WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

A 121

Requires pre-admission notification of policies authorizing the refusal to follow directives in health care proxies that are contrary to a hospital's operating principles

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Harry Bronson and 3 co-sponsors

Bill A 121 requires hospitals to notify patients about policies that may refuse health care proxy directives, ensuring transparency and protecting patient rights.

REFERRED TO HEALTH
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · A 121

Summary of Bill A 121

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: A 121
  • Title: Requires pre-admission notification of policies authorizing the refusal to follow directives in health care proxies that are contrary to a hospital's operating principles
  • Status: Referred to Health Committee
  • Introduced On: January 08, 2025
  • Classification: Legislative Bill

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of Bill A 121 is to ensure transparency and informed consent regarding health care decisions made by hospitals. Specifically, it mandates that hospitals notify patients or their representatives about any policies that allow them to refuse to follow directives outlined in health care proxies if those directives conflict with the hospital's operating principles. This aims to protect patients' rights and ensure they are fully aware of the potential limitations on their health care decisions prior to admission.

Key Provisions

  • Pre-Admission Notification: Hospitals must inform patients or their health care proxies about any policies that may lead to the refusal of directives specified in health care proxies.
  • Clarification of Policies: The bill seeks to clarify what constitutes a hospital's operating principles and how these may impact the execution of health care proxies.
  • Patient Rights: The legislation emphasizes the importance of patient autonomy and the need for patients to understand their rights regarding health care decisions.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Patients: Individuals seeking admission to hospitals who have health care proxies will be directly impacted, as they will receive crucial information about how their directives may be handled.
  • Health Care Providers: Hospitals and health care providers will need to implement new notification procedures and ensure compliance with the bill's requirements.
  • Health Care Proxies: Individuals designated as health care proxies will also benefit from increased awareness of their rights and the limitations that may exist in health care settings.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill has been referred to the Health Committee for further consideration as of January 8, 2025.
  • It is part of a broader legislative context, with several related bills from prior sessions, indicating ongoing discussions about health care proxy regulations and patient rights.

Related Bills

  • A 1003 (prior-session)
  • A 721 (prior-session)
  • A 4902 (prior-session)
  • A 5127 (prior-session)
  • A 108 (prior-session)
  • A 210 (prior-session)
  • A 76 (prior-session)
  • S 6686 (companion bill)

This summary provides a clear understanding of Bill A 121, its objectives, and its potential impact on patients and health care providers. The bill reflects an important step towards enhancing patient rights and ensuring informed consent in health care settings.

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

Sign in to ask a question.