NURSING CARE & QUALITY IMPROV
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SB 224 — NURSING CARE & QUALITY IMPROV
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Creates the Nursing Care and Quality Improvement Act. Provides that each hospital shall implement a staffing plan that (i) provides adequate, appropriate, and quality delivery of health care services, (ii) protects patient safety, and (iii) is consistent with the requirements of the Act. Sets forth the minimum direct care registered nurse-to-patient ratios required in a unit of a hospital during each shift in that unit. Sets forth development and reevaluation requirements for the staffing plan. Prohibits a hospital from discharging, discriminating against, or retaliating against (i) a nurse in any manner with respect to any aspect of employment based on the nurse's refusal of a work assignment under certain conditions or (ii) a nurse or any individual, who, in good faith, reports a violation of the Act, initiates, cooperates, or otherwise participates in an investigation or proceeding under the Act, or informs or discusses with other individuals or with representatives of hospital employees a violation or suspected violation of the Act. Sets forth penalties for violation of the Act.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current html
Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
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Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2009
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 31, 2009
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Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As April 30, 2009
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2009
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Second Reading
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
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Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 30, 2009
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Do Pass as Amended Public Health; 006-003-000
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Public Health
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 3, 2009
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To Public Health Subcommittee on Special Issues
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Sponsor Removed Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
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Assigned to Public Health
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Sponsors
- Kimberly A. Lightford · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 224 do?
- Creates the Nursing Care and Quality Improvement Act. Provides that each hospital shall implement a staffing plan that (i) provides adequate, appropriate, and quality delivery of health care services, (ii) protects patient safety, and (iii) is consistent with the requirements of the Act. Sets forth the minimum direct care registered nurse-to-patient ratios required in a unit of a hospital during each shift in that unit. Sets forth development and reevaluation requirements for the staffing plan. Prohibits a hospital from discharging, discriminating against, or retaliating against (i) a nurse in any manner with respect to any aspect of employment based on the nurse's refusal of a work assignment under certain conditions or (ii) a nurse or any individual, who, in good faith, reports a violation of the Act, initiates, cooperates, or otherwise participates in an investigation or proceeding under the Act, or informs or discusses with other individuals or with representatives of hospital employees a violation or suspected violation of the Act. Sets forth penalties for violation of the Act.
- Who sponsors SB 224?
- SB 224 is sponsored by Kimberly A. Lightford (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 224?
- This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 224?
- Track SB 224 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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