SB372

Establish nurse safe staffing standards

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Montana SB372 establishes nurse safe staffing standards and requires hospitals to create staffing committees.

Montana SB372 mandates hospitals to develop nurse staffing plans that enhance patient care and safety. Hospitals must form staffing committees with at least 50% registered nurses providing direct patient care. These committees must prepare and approve nurse staffing plans, which include minimum nurse-to-patient ratios and descriptions of supporting personnel. Hospitals must also maintain records of nurse-to-patient ratios and post these plans in each care unit.

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Roll Call Votes

(S) Public Health, Welfare and Safety--To Table

7 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 26, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Public Health, Welfare and Safety Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

(S) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Mar 1, 2025

Senate

(S) Fiscal Note Printed