HB309Introduced in the House
No Patient Left Alone Act; create.
Introduced by John Lamar, District 8
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act To Create The No Patient Left Alone Act; To Provide That Minor And Adult Patients In Health Care Facilities Shall Have The Right To Designate A Visitor With Visitation Rights; To Authorize Health Care Facilities To Establish Certain Visitation Policies; To Authorize Health Care Facilities To Mandate Certain Safety Protocols And To Revoke Visitation Rights For Failure To Comply; To Prohibit The Termination, Suspension Or Waiver Of Visitation Rights By Certain Parties; To Provide Certain Limitations To These Rights; To Prohibit Health Care Facilities From Requiring Patients To Waive Certain Rights; To Require The Department Of Health To Develop Certain Informational Materials; To Authorize The Department To Fine Health Care Facilities For Violations Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Referred To Public Health and Human Services
Died In Committee
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