Representative Ed Setzler introduced House Bill 290, The Right to Visit Act, in response to the devastating effect loved ones experienced from being alone in the hospital or in a long-term care facility during the pandemic.
Now is the time for you to contact your State Representative and have him or her to vote in favor of this life sustaining legislation!
Many of you have heard stories or experienced the difficulties that occur after loved ones were banned from visiting their family members when the COVID-19 crisis was at its worst. This legislation defines opportunities where a “legal representative” and “essential caregiver” can have access to their family members when they are in hospitals and long-term care facilities.Note some of the following facts about the legislation:
The bill has been placed on the House Calendar for a vote on Crossover Day, which is March 8. Note this quote from Rep. Setzler: “Health care is both health and care, and to say otherwise is to ignore the best we can provide our loved ones.”
Thank you for your prayers and support to get this legislation over the finish line!