Mississippi HB847 establishes the Health Care Facility Right to Visit Act, prohibiting facilities from limiting patient visits by family or friends.
Mississippi HB847, the Health Care Facility Right to Visit Act, prevents licensed health care facilities from restricting patient visits by designated family members or friends during hospitalizations lasting over 24 hours. The Act allows facilities to impose reasonable safety requirements, ensuring at least two visitors can visit for two hours daily. Facilities are immune from liability claims arising from compliance with this Act. The Act takes effect from July 1, 2026.
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