HB2275

Adds penalties for violations of provisions relating to compassionate care visits in health care facilities

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB2275 adds penalties for health care facilities that violate compassionate care visitation provisions.

Missouri HB2275 amends the Compassionate Care Visitation Act to add penalties for health care facilities that violate provisions related to compassionate care visits. The bill requires health care facilities to provide patients or residents with effective communication supports and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It mandates that compassionate care visitation hours be at least six hours daily, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The bill also allows health care facilities to place restrictions on children under fourteen who are compassionate care visitors.

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Where it stands

Current
Emerging Issues Committee
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Committee decision

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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)