HB2812Introduced in the House
PATIENT RIGHTS-NEXT OF KIN
Introduced by Paul Jacobs, District 118
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Medical Patient Rights Act. Provides that every health care facility in this State shall permit the next of kin of a patient who is on life support to remain with the patient, at the patient's bedside, irrespective of regular hours of visitation. Provides that health care facilities may institute reasonable policies, including reasonable requirements that promote the health, safety, and welfare of the next of kin, the patient, and the employees and other patients of the health care facility without revoking the basic right afforded to the next of kin of a patient who is on life support. Defines "next of kin".
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Paul Jacobs
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
To Constitutional & Family Law Subcommittee
To Constitutional & Family Law Subcommittee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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