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Committee to take up H.259 on workplace violence protections for hospital staff
Summary
Committee members signaled they will take up H.259, a bill addressing workplace violence in hospitals, after hearing testimony from nurses and other health‑system witnesses; the bill, as discussed, includes no new appropriations in the current draft.
Committee members said they will prioritize work on H.259, a bill introduced to address workplace violence in hospitals and related safety practices.
Members recalled testimony collected in earlier hearings — including from the nurses association — describing “harrowing” incidents and workplace threats that affect staff and patient care. A committee member summarized the proposed focus as strengthening hospital safety plans; members noted that many hospitals already have safety measures but that smaller hospitals may lack resources.
The committee characterized the proposal as consistent with its guiding principle of supporting and protecting the health care workforce so providers can deliver care. Members noted H.259 carries no appropriation in the current draft and discussed sequencing the bill with other priorities.
The committee did not adopt final language in the session; members scheduled follow‑up work on workplace violence alongside other health bills.
