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OK HB3313
OK HB3313Hospital visitation; No Patient Left Alone Act; modifying requirements; claims; creating private cause of action; damages; effective date; emergency.
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Introduced
02/07/2022
02/07/2022
In Committee
03/29/2022
03/29/2022
Crossed Over
03/22/2022
03/22/2022
Passed
Dead
05/27/2022
05/27/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to hospital visitation; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-706a, which relates to the No Patient Left Alone Act; providing for applicability of act to certain minor patients; modifying provisions related to right of adult patients; prescribing standard related to presence of visitors; authorizing hospitals to enact policies related to visitation hours; providing for policies related to end-of-life; modifying provisions related to actions against hospitals; authorizing civil actions; prescribing remedies; providing for affirmative defense to actions; prescribing statute of limitation; authorizing recovery of costs and attorney fees; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "No Patient LeftAlone Act," amends an existing law to expand the hospital visitation rights of minor and adult patients, including those hospitalized with COVID-19. The bill requires hospitals to allow a parent, guardian, or designated family member or caregiver to be physically present with the patient, subject to certain exceptions. It also allows hospitals to enact reasonable visitation policies, including establishing visitation hours, and provides a private cause of action for patients whose visitation rights are violated, with the potential for statutory damages and attorney's fees. The bill also prohibits the state from taking action against hospitals for complying with the law or the acts of visitors.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Jessica Garvin (R)*,
Cindy Roe (R)*,
Steve Bashore (R),
Brad Boles (R),
Scott Fetgatter (R),
Toni Hasenbeck (R),
Kevin McDugle (R),
Logan Phillips (R),
Marilyn Stark (R),
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services (on 03/29/2022)
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