Tag: power of attorney

Bill Prohibiting Hospitals From Restricting In-Person Visits Of Hospitals Passes Tennessee Senate For A 2nd Time

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative Staff – The Tennessee Senate passed a bill that would prohibit hospitals from restricting in-person visitation of patients for a second time on Wednesday. Senate Bill 1641 (SB1641), sponsored by Senator Mark Pody (R-Lebanon-District 17), would guarantee that someone with Power of Attorney over a patient has the right […]

Tennessee House Subcommittee Pushes Through Bill To Protect Hospital Visits For Patients

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative Staff – The House Health Subcommittee moved forward with a bill that would prevent Tennessee hospitals from keeping individuals who hold power of attorney for a patient from visiting that patient. House Bill 1883 (HB1883), sponsored by Representative Kip Capley (R-Summertown-District 71), “creates the right of an attorney in […]

Tennessee Bill Prohibiting Hospitals From Restricting In-Person Visitation Passes Senate Committee

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative Staff – The Tennessee Senate moved forward with legislation that would prevent hospitals from restricting visitation rights of those who are designated to hold power of attorney for a patient. The Senate Health and Welfare Committee considered Senate Bill 1641 (SB1641), sponsored by Senator Mark Pody (R-Lebanon-District 17) on […]

Bill Prohibiting Hospitals From Restricting In-Person Visitation Deferred Again In Tennessee Senate Committee

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Adelia Kirchner] – This Wednesday, Tennessee’s Senate Health and Welfare Committee deferred action for the second time on a bill that prevents hospitals from restricting visitation rights of those who are designated to hold power of attorney for a patient. On January 31st, the committee considered Senate Bill […]