Visitation Rights for Healthcare Facilities
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Last checked Aug 5, 7:37 PM
R · H54
Why they voted this way
The speaker opposes the amendment because it grants too much broad discretion, which they believe weakens the legislation and moves in the wrong direction.
R · H09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because they believe making policy decisions based on past emotions rather than rational facts could lead to devastating future consequences.
R · H08
Why they voted this way
The speaker opposes the amendment, stating they support life and individual rights for everyone around us.
R · H04
Why they voted this way
Drawing from personal experience with a father's death in a hospital, the lawmaker supports the amendment to prevent disease spread and avoid irrational policies that put people at risk.
R · H34
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker states they are against the amendment but for the bill itself.
H52
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill to prevent older people in nursing homes from dying alone or feeling abandoned by ensuring they can see their loved ones.
R · H54
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because it limits a facility's ability to restrict visitation when necessary to protect residents from communicable diseases.
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The amendment changes which organizations can make rules about visitation rights by replacing 'regulatory agencies' with specific health-related organizations.
The amendment adds a new requirement for healthcare facilities to manage visitations according to public health guidelines while maintaining control over their operations.
The amendment adds a specific reference to Wyoming Statute 35-1-240 in the existing requirements for visitation rights.
The amendment changes the bill's title to include limitations and removes certain lines, while adding new rules for health care facilities regarding visitation rights.
The amendment removes certain restrictions on visitation rights at skilled nursing facilities, allowing more visitors for patients under specific conditions.
The amendment removes certain limitations and provisions from the bill and adds new rules allowing for visitation rights in health care facilities after a five-day stay.