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AL SB307
AL SB307Health, require health care facilities to allow one caregiver or visitor to patients or residents, subject to reasonable restrictions
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Introduced
03/04/2021
03/04/2021
In Committee
03/04/2021
03/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/17/2021
05/17/2021
Introduced Session
Regular Session 2021
Bill Summary
Health, require health care facilities to allow one caregiver or visitor to patients or residents, subject to reasonable restrictions
AI Summary
This bill requires healthcare facilities in Alabama to allow one caregiver or visitor per patient or resident during a declared public health emergency, subject to reasonable safety protocols and restrictions. The bill defines key terms like "health care facility" and "public health emergency," and outlines the requirements for facilities to continue allowing visitors, including providing notice of visitation rights and prohibiting discrimination in visitation. The bill also provides immunity from civil liability for healthcare facilities acting in good faith compliance with the law.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Garlan Gudger (R)*,
Will Barfoot (R),
Chris Elliott (R),
Sam Givhan (R),
Andrew Jones (R),
Randy Price (R),
Greg Reed (R),
Dan Roberts (R),
Jabo Waggoner (R),
Last Action
Indefinitely Postponed (on 05/04/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| Senate Healthcare first Amendment Offered | http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/ALISON/SearchableInstruments/2021RS/PrintFiles/211984-2.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB307 for Healthcare | http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/ALISON/SearchableInstruments/2021RS/FiscalNotes/FN-42422.htm |
| BillText | http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/ALISON/SearchableInstruments/2021RS/PrintFiles/SB307-int.pdf |
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