HB5168

HEALTH CARE VIOLENCE PREVENT

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

HB5168 amends the Health Care Violence Prevention Act to enhance workplace violence prevention programs in health care facilities.

HB5168 amends the Health Care Violence Prevention Act to require health care providers to implement workplace violence prevention programs. These programs must include risk assessments, identification of high-risk areas, employee training, and reporting procedures. Health care workers must be allowed to contact law enforcement or file reports without retaliation. The bill also mandates that health care providers document investigations, offer post-incident services, and report incidents to the Department of Public Health.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 19

10:00 AM

House Health Care Licenses Committee Hearing

History

Apr 17

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Apr 17

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Apr 14

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Sharon Chung