Bill > HJR46

This Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to the Texas Constitution to establish a right for residents of specific types of facilities, including nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and state-supported living centers, to designate at least one "essential caregiver" who cannot be prohibited from in-person visitation. The term "essential caregiver" refers to a person chosen by the resident to provide support and companionship. The resolution also allows the Texas Legislature to create general laws to provide guidelines for these facilities in developing their essential caregiver visitation policies and procedures. If approved by voters, this amendment would be put to a vote on November 2, 2021, with the ballot question asking whether to approve "The constitutional amendment establishing a right for residents of certain facilities to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation."

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