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ID S1353
ID S1353Adds to existing law to provide that a resident in a health care facility has the right to essential caregiver visitation.
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Introduced
02/28/2022
02/28/2022
In Committee
03/18/2022
03/18/2022
Crossed Over
03/07/2022
03/07/2022
Passed
03/21/2022
03/21/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/22/2022
03/22/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
HEALTH -- Adds to existing law to provide that a resident in a health care facility has the right to essential caregiver visitation.
AI Summary
This bill adds a new chapter to Idaho's code to provide that a resident in a health care facility has the right to essential caregiver visitation. The bill defines key terms such as "essential caregiver," "facility," and "resident," and requires facilities to notify potential patients or residents of their right to designate an essential caregiver and accommodate their request to have an essential caregiver visit, within reasonable limits. The bill aims to guarantee and protect the right of Idahoans to be visited by essential caregivers of their choosing when staying in a health care or assistance facility.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (S)
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 134 Effective: 07/01/2022 (on 03/22/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2022/legislation/S1353/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2022/legislation/S1353.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2022/legislation/S1353SOP.pdf |
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