In 2025, the No Patient Left Alone Act ensures hospital patients can have a support person with them, even during emergencies. Affects patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care by allowing them to designate a support person. Signals a shift towards more compassionate care, addressing issues seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Modern Action shows what the legislation would change, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
No Patient Left Alone Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Latest action on H.R. 1358: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Who this affects: The No Patient Left Alone Act impacts a wide range of individuals and groups, ensuring that patients have the support they need during critical times.
Why this matters: The No Patient Left Alone Act is significant because it addresses the emotional and practical needs of patients and their families. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients experienced isolation due to visitation bans, leading to emotional distress and unresolved grief for families. By ensuring that patients can have a support person with them, the bill aims to improve health outcomes and provide emotional support. It also empowers vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and disabled, by allowing them to have advocates who can communicate their care needs.
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Officially: No Patient Left Alone Act of 2025
In 2025, the No Patient Left Alone Act ensures hospital patients can have a support person with them, even during emergencies. Affects patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care by allowing them to designate a support person. Signals a shift towards more compassionate care, addressing issues seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (2/13/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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