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Bill Status of SB0065 93rd General Assembly

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Short Description: PATIENT SAFETY ACT-NEW

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Miguel del Valle

Last Action

Date	Chamber	Action
1/11/2005	Senate	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Patient Safety Act. Provides that no employee of a health care facility may be required to accept overtime work except in the case of an unforeseen emergent circumstance when overtime is required only as a last resort. Establishes civil monetary penalties for a health care facility's violation of the Act. Provides for a private right of action for a person who suffers damage as a result of a violation of the Act. Requires health care facilities to post a summary of the Act approved by the Director of Labor. Effective immediately.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
1/22/2003	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Miguel del Valle
1/22/2003	Senate	First Reading
1/22/2003	Senate	Referred to Rules
1/29/2003	Senate	Assigned to Labor & Commerce
3/14/2003	Senate	Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
1/11/2005	Senate	Session Sine Die

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