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HB 442

Professional Liability Insurance Coverage - Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Nurse Midwives, and Licensed Certified Midwives - Disclosure (Nyeli Rose Lewis Act of 2026)

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tiffany Alston and 20 co-sponsors

Requires nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and midwives to publicly disclose professional liability insurance coverage details to residents and patients.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 33
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Bill Summary · HB 442

Legislative bill overview

HB 442 requires nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and midwifery practitioners to disclose their professional liability insurance coverage details to patients and residents. The bill mandates transparency about coverage limits, policy holders, and insurers, named after Nyeli Rose Lewis.

Why is this important

Patients and residents currently lack accessible information about whether healthcare facilities and practitioners carry adequate liability insurance, making it difficult to assess financial recourse in case of negligence or harm. This transparency requirement aims to empower consumers to make informed decisions about their care and understand potential limitations on compensation if disputes arise.

Potential points of contention

  • Industry compliance burden: Facilities may argue the disclosure requirement creates administrative costs and paperwork complexity, particularly for smaller assisted living operations
  • Patient confusion vs. clarity: Critics may question whether insurance details are meaningful to average consumers or if complex policy information could mislead rather than inform decision-making
  • Competitive disadvantage concerns: Facilities worry disclosure of lower coverage limits could disadvantage them competitively compared to larger providers with more comprehensive policies

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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