CO SB210

Requires supplemental health-care staffing agencies to obtain initial and annual certification from the Department of Labor and Employment, effective per Section 8-70-114, with violations constituting civil infractions subject to fines.

Mandates biannual reporting to the Department of Labor and Employment beginning October 1, 2022, including staffing agency ownership, pricing charged to facilities, wages paid to workers, and certifications regarding worker licenses, background checks, and professional liability insurance.

Imposes $500 fines for late reports (over 30 days past deadline) and escalating penalties of $10,000 and $20,000 for subsequent noncompliant reports, with fines directed to the Wage Theft Enforcement Fund.

Requires the Department of Public Health and Environment and Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to analyze reported data to determine whether further regulation of staffing agencies is needed.

Appropriates $427,591 to the Department of Labor and Employment and $39,358 to the Department of Public Health and Environment for 2022-23 fiscal year implementation, including staffing and information technology costs.