Restricts consecutive hours of work for health care workers except in emergencies and surgical procedures.

This bill amends the labor law to restrict consecutive hours of work for health care workers, except in cases of health care disasters, federal or state declarations of emergency, or ongoing medical or surgical procedures. It defines "regularly scheduled work hours" and prohibits employers from requiring nurses or health care workers to work beyond these hours unless specified exceptions apply. The intent is to protect public health and ensure quality patient care.

Restricts consecutive hours of work for health care workers except in emergencies and surgical procedures.

This bill amends the labor law to restrict consecutive hours of work for health care workers, except in cases of health care disasters, federal or state declarations of emergency, or ongoing medical or surgical procedures. It defines "regularly scheduled work hours" and prohibits employers from requiring nurses or health care workers to work beyond these hours unless specified exceptions apply. The intent is to protect public health and ensure quality patient care.