Prohibits general hospitals from disallowing individuals with disabilities from having an essential support person accompany them for the duration of their hospitalization
Summary
Prohibits general hospitals from disallowing individuals with disabilities from having an essential support person accompany them for the duration of their hospitalization in response to a pandemic or state disaster emergency.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2021
Last action May 26, 2021
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Amendments
2
Mar 1, 2021
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 4685A
lower
Mar 1, 2021
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
lower
Feb 4, 2021
Committee
REFERRED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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