No Patient Left Alone Act of 2025
This bill requires healthcare facilities to create written policies about patient visitation rights under the Social Security Act. It mandates that facilities inform patients of their right to choose visitors (including spouses, family, or friends) and withdraw consent anytime, while prohibiting restrictions based on race, disability, or other protected characteristics. Facilities must also clearly explain any clinical restrictions on visitation and ensure equal privileges for all visitors. The law directly affects patients in healthcare institutions and the facilities providing their care.
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Introduced Feb 13, 2025
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Feb 13, 2025
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Feb 13, 2025
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Jefferson Van Drew
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