House Bill 1494: Hospital Visitation/Patient Choice
This bill would allow hospital patients to designate individuals not legally related to them as immediate family for purposes of visitation.
- Bill Number: House Bill 1494
- Bill Status: Failed to pass in 2007; ineligible in 2008. However, a state rule on this matter was adopted in April 2008.
- Bill Link: Check Bill Status and Read/Download Bill Text
- Related Bills: none
- ENC Position: Equality NC supports this bill.
Bill Summary
Introduced on April 17, 2007 by Rep. Martha Alexander (D-Mecklenburgy), House Bill 1494, would allow hospital patients to designate in their medical records individuals not related by blood or marriage who they wish to receive the same visitation privileges as immediate family. This bill would improve the lives of patients who wish to see their unmarried partners, caregivers, or other important people in their support network.
Sponsors
Alexander (Primary) (D)
Faison (D)
Weiss (D)
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