Relating to employment verification of certain health facility applicants.
SB 288 requires Texas health facilities to verify employment history for job applicants before offering positions in specific roles. This applies directly to facilities hiring staff who provide services to children or vulnerable adults, or handle state funds. The law mandates that facilities contact previous employers listed in applications to confirm employment details. Health facilities may hire third parties to conduct these verifications, and the rule takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Nov 12, 2024
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
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Referred to Health & Human Services
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Borris Miles
DDemocratic
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