SB1709Introduced in the Senate
Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025
Introduced by Alex Padilla, District CA
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Official description
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2864)
May 12, 2025
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Bill history
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2864)
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