HB309

Mississippi HB309 establishes the No Patient Left Alone Act, ensuring minor and adult patients have visitation rights.

Mississippi HB309, known as the No Patient Left Alone Act, guarantees that minor and adult patients in health care facilities have the right to designate a visitor with visitation rights. It allows health care facilities to establish visitation policies, mandate safety protocols, and revoke visitation rights for noncompliance. The State Department of Health must develop informational materials about these rights and can fine facilities for violations. The act prohibits the termination or suspension of these rights by any party, including during emergencies.