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MD HB828

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nicholaus Kipke

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates an exception to Maryland's prohibition on physical and chemical restraints in nursing homes for patients receiving hospice care
  • Allows prescribers to order sedatives, anti-anxiety medication, bed rails, and geri chairs for hospice patients in comprehensive care and extended care facilities
  • Maintains the existing exception that permits restraints when a physician authorizes them for a clearly indicated medical need
  • Amends Section 19-343(b) of the Health-General Article in the Annotated Code of Maryland
  • Takes effect October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Health Care Facilities - Rights of Comprehensive and Extended Care Facility Residents - Hospice Comfort Care

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Last Action

Withdrawn by Sponsor

3/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Health and Government Operations1/29/2025

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