A Republican-sponsored measure to protect patient visitation rights during a pandemic is headed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk after receiving unanimous approval in the state Senate.
A Republican-sponsored measure to protect patient visitation rights during a pandemic is headed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk after receiving unanimous approval in the state Senate Wednesday.
“This bill came out of those stories,” Bos said on the House floor earlier this week. “This is an opportunity for us as a body to take a look back. We all acted and reacted at the beginning of COVID-19 because we had to … If we don’t look back to make those changes, shame on us.”Hospitals and long-term care facilities including nursing homes would be able to set guidelines for visitors, such as requiring health screenings, mask-wearing and vaccination.
“I get the point about making sure family members are not alone,” Ammons said. “But the governor has to have the ability and authority to make decisions in the best interest of all persons in the state.”
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