Bill · H.R. 1358· House(119-HR-1358)
No Patient Left Alone Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/13/2025
- Last activity
- 2/13/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Jefferson Van Drew
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "No Patient Left Alone Act of 2025," seeks to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The primary goal is to codify patient rights regarding hospital visitation. It requires institutions to create written policies and procedures regarding these rights. These policies must include descriptions of any clinical restrictions or limitations placed on visitation.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+5
The bill protects individuals with disabilities from having their visitation privileges denied.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill prohibits hospitals from restricting visitation based on race, color, or national origin.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+5
The bill explicitly prohibits hospitals from denying visitation privileges based on a person's disability.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Transparency of Rules: Institutions must provide a description of any clinically necessary or reasonable restrictions or limitations, which helps patients understand why they cannot see certain visitors (Section 2, paragraph 9).
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Informed Consent and Control: Patients must be informed of their right to receive visitors they designate, such as a spouse, family member, or friend, and they maintain the right to withdraw or deny that consent at any time (Section 2, paragraph 9, subparagraph A and B).
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Protection Against Discrimination: The bill prohibits institutions from restricting, limiting, or denying visitation privileges based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or disability (Section 2, paragraph 9, subparagraph C).
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Equal Treatment for Visitors: The bill requires that all visitors are able to enjoy full and equal visitation privileges (Section 2, paragraph 9, subparagraph D).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Clinical Restrictions: The bill allows for institutions to implement "clinically necessary or reasonable" restrictions or limitations on visitation rights (Section 2, paragraph 9).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For African Americans+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Low Income Households+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Social Security+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Increases Medicare Funding+1
- 2/13/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House