Bill > HR1358

This bill, known as the "No Patient Left Alone Act of 2025," amends the Social Security Act to establish comprehensive patient visitation rights in healthcare institutions. Specifically, the bill requires hospitals and other medical facilities to develop written policies that guarantee patients the right to receive visitors of their choosing, including spouses, family members, and friends, while also allowing patients to consent to or withdraw visitation. The legislation prohibits institutions from denying visitation privileges based on discriminatory factors such as race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or disability. Hospitals must inform patients about their visitation rights, including any clinically necessary restrictions, and ensure that all visitors are granted equal and full visitation privileges. This bill aims to protect patients' autonomy and social connections during medical treatment by codifying these visitation rights into federal law, ensuring that patients are not isolated or separated from their support networks without valid medical reasons.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1358/all-info