NY A02032

Requires temporary health care staffing agencies to register annually with the Department of Health, with a $250 non-refundable application fee per physical location

Mandates staffing agencies carry at least $1 million in professional malpractice and general liability insurance and maintain workers' compensation coverage

Caps agency fees at 15% above the hourly rate paid to health care professionals (or 30% during declared states of emergency)

Prohibits agencies from using non-compete agreements, charging liquidated damages when facilities hire temporary workers permanently, or contracting with health care professionals as independent contractors

Establishes enforcement mechanisms including mandatory registration revocation for more than three violations per registration period, a complaint system, and allows employees or facilities to sue agencies for violations with recovery of actual damages, costs, and attorney's fees