AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RIGHTS OF NURSING HOME PATIENTS
This bill allows individuals to sue nursing homes directly if those facilities violate patient rights laws, in addition to existing legal remedies. It establishes a specific legal cause of action that lets plaintiffs recover actual and punitive damages, along with court costs and attorney fees, for any such violations. Furthermore, the bill authorizes the state Department of Health to file lawsuits on behalf of the state to enforce these patient rights and related regulations.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2026
Last action Apr 16, 2026
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3
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Committee
1
Apr 16, 2026
Committee
04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Apr 3, 2026
Introduced
04/03/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
upper
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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