Authorizes patients to designate an essential visitor who may assist the patient and perform certain duties on behalf of the patient

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Authorizes patients to designate an essential visitor who may assist the patient and perform certain duties on behalf of the patient, including communicating with facility staff regarding the needs of the patient, providing emotional stability and company, and requesting additional care or a change in the care plan.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 20, 2025
Last action: Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO HEALTH
Session: 2025-2026
Momentum: 27 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 5%, measured from NY's completed sessions
Momentum -5 27/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 288 days quiet

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