S.0146

Senator Roger A. Nutt Act, resident's rights in long-term care

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South Carolina S0146 establishes rights for residents in long-term care facilities, including privacy, visitation, and financial management.

South Carolina S0146, also known as the Senator Roger A. Nutt Act, outlines specific rights for residents in long-term care facilities. It mandates that residents have privacy for conjugal visits and can share rooms with spouses unless medically contraindicated. Residents can contract with private sitters, manage their finances, and choose their personal physicians. The bill also ensures residents are informed about services, charges, and changes in care.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

42 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 24

10:00 AM

House 3-M Full Committee on 146, 449, 695, 4799, 5164

Feb 26

9:00 AM

House 3-M Medical and Health Affairs on 146, 449, 4042

History

Apr 23

Effective date 04/06/26

Apr 23

Act No. 111

Apr 6

Signed By Governor