Bill Summary for S 191 (2021-2022)
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May 5 2021
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AN ACT PROVIDING PATIENT VISITATION RIGHTS WILL NOT BE IMPACTED DURING DECLARED DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES AND DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO IMPOSE A CIVIL PENALTY FOR ANY VIOLATION OF THOSE RIGHTS.Intro. by Daniel, Krawiec, Britt.
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Bill summary
Senate amendment makes the following changes to the 2nd edition.
Amends GS 131E-79.3 to add that the requirement that licensed hospitals permit patients to receive visitors to the fullest extent permitted under any applicable rules, regulations, or guidelines also includes those adopted by the Centers for Disease Control; makes conforming changes.