Texas SB1472 allows residents in assisted living facilities to designate an advocate for in-person visits, even during public health emergencies.

Texas SB1472 amends the Health and Safety Code to mandate that assisted living facilities allow residents to designate an advocate for in-person visits, particularly during the resident's final days of life. The bill defines an advocate as a resident's spouse, family member, companion, guardian, or a court-appointed individual. The facility must provide meaningful access to the advocate, regardless of public health emergencies restricting in-person visits.

Texas SB1472 allows residents in assisted living facilities to designate an advocate for in-person visits, even during public health emergencies.

Texas SB1472 amends the Health and Safety Code to mandate that assisted living facilities allow residents to designate an advocate for in-person visits, particularly during the resident's final days of life. The bill defines an advocate as a resident's spouse, family member, companion, guardian, or a court-appointed individual. The facility must provide meaningful access to the advocate, regardless of public health emergencies restricting in-person visits.