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Senate committee sends AB 960 to the floor to extend patient visitation rights for people with disabilities and dementia
Summary
The California Senate Committee on Appropriations voted to recommend AB 960 for passage to the full Senate. The bill would require hospitals to allow extended caregiver visitation for patients with certain disabilities and dementia beyond standard visiting hours.
The California Senate Committee on Appropriations voted to recommend AB 960 for passage to the full Senate. The bill, sponsored by Assemblymember Garcia, would require hospitals to allow extended caregiver visitation for patients with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, cognitive impairment, or demonstrated dementia needs beyond standard visiting hours.
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