MS HB309 | 2026 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Failed on February 3 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-02-03 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

An Act To Create The No Patient Left Alone Act; To Provide That Minor And Adult Patients In Health Care Facilities Shall Have The Right To Designate A Visitor With Visitation Rights; To Authorize Health Care Facilities To Establish Certain Visitation Policies; To Authorize Health Care Facilities To Mandate Certain Safety Protocols And To Revoke Visitation Rights For Failure To Comply; To Prohibit The Termination, Suspension Or Waiver Of Visitation Rights By Certain Parties; To Provide Certain Limitations To These Rights; To Prohibit Health Care Facilities From Requiring Patients To Waive Certain Rights; To Require The Department Of Health To Develop Certain Informational Materials; To Authorize The Department To Fine Health Care Facilities For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.

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Title

No Patient Left Alone Act; create.

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History

DateChamberAction
2026-02-03HouseDied In Committee
2026-01-08HouseReferred To Public Health and Human Services

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