Health Care Facility Right to Visit Act; create.

HB 847, the "Health Care Facility Right to Visit Act," prohibits Mississippi-licensed hospitals, nursing facilities, and other health care facilities from restricting patient visits by designated family or friends during hospitalizations or treatments lasting more than 24 hours, including during public health emergencies. The bill requires facilities to allow at least two designated visitors for a minimum of two hours per day, while permitting reasonable safety measures (like visitor limits). It also shields facilities from liability claims if they comply with the law, providing legal protection in addition to existing immunity. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.