Patients' And Residents' Rights To Visitors In A Health Care Facility, Restricting Visitation, And Liability For The Actions Of Visitors.

AI Summary

The bill aims to establish and protect the rights of patients and residents in health care facilities regarding visitation. It outlines provisions for restricting visitation when necessary for health or safety reasons. The bill also addresses liability for visitors' actions within these facilities. Overall, it seeks to ensure that patients and residents have the right to receive visitors while maintaining a safe and secure environment.

• 2023-05-08: Introduced

• 2023-05-08: Read first time and referred to Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care

• 2023-07-19: Senator Knodl added as a cosponsor

• 2023-09-25: LRB correction

• 2023-10-05: Representative Bodden added as a coauthor

• 2023-11-14: Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Representative Wichgers

• 2023-12-18: Assembly Substitute Amendment 2 offered by Representative Wichgers

• 2024-04-15: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1