Back to bills
To classify qualified locum tenens professionals and advanced care practitioners as independent contractors for the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act.
Last updated: 4/14/2026 · Introduced: 4/14/2026
Author: Burgess Owens (R-UT)
TL;DR (AI)
- This bill classifies qualified locum tenens professionals and advanced care practitioners as independent contractors for the Fair Labor Standards Act and the National Labor Relations Act.
- The classification applies to temporary physician or advanced care practitioner services provided for workforce coverage, scheduling flexibility, or episodic staffing needs, lasting no more than one continuous year at a single location.
- To qualify, these professionals must have a written contract specifying they will not be treated as employees and must be physicians or certain advanced practice providers.
Verified Votes
No verified votes yet.
Community Votes
No community votes yet. Be the first!
Voting as guest · Sign in for verified votes
Other Sections
Includes provisions on preamble, classification of qualified locum tenens professionals and.
2 sections
Click "Show details" to explore individual sections. Use the community vote above or visit All Sections to vote per section.
Want the full experience?
Create a free account to cast verified votes on each section, get a personalized summary, and track your voting history.
Create Free Account