Authorizes patients to designate an essential visitor who may assist the patient and perform certain duties on behalf of the patient
Summary
Authorizes patients to designate an essential visitor who may assist the patient and perform certain duties on behalf of the patient, including communicating with facility staff regarding the needs of the patient, providing emotional stability and company, and requesting additional care or a change in the care plan.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2023
Last action Jan 3, 2024
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Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
Jan 26, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jodi Giglio
RRepublican/Conservative
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