AN ACT REQUIRING PATIENTS TO HAVE ACCESS TO THE INTERNET AND THEIR PERSONAL CELLULAR TELEPHONE WHILE IN THE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT OF A PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITY.

HB 6595 requires hospitals treating patients with psychiatric disabilities to provide patients access to the internet and their personal cellular telephones during their stay. This directly affects individuals hospitalized for psychiatric care in facilities covered by the law. The bill mandates that hospitals facilitate this access as a standard part of patient care, without specifying technical details. The stated purpose is to support patient communication and connectivity during treatment.