Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2026 limits mandatory overtime for nurses in Medicare-funded facilities.

The Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2026 aims to enhance patient safety by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours nurses can be required to work in Medicare-funded facilities. The bill prohibits providers from requiring nurses to work more than 48 hours in a workweek, 12 consecutive hours in a 24-hour period, or beyond their scheduled shift. It also mandates that providers post nurse schedules and inform nurses of their rights. The bill allows for exceptions during declared emergencies or disasters.

Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2026 limits mandatory overtime for nurses in Medicare-funded facilities.

The Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2026 aims to enhance patient safety by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours nurses can be required to work in Medicare-funded facilities. The bill prohibits providers from requiring nurses to work more than 48 hours in a workweek, 12 consecutive hours in a 24-hour period, or beyond their scheduled shift. It also mandates that providers post nurse schedules and inform nurses of their rights. The bill allows for exceptions during declared emergencies or disasters.