No Patient Left Alone Act; create.

HB 592, the "No Patient Left Alone Act," would require Mississippi hospitals, nursing homes, and similar care facilities to establish visitation policies ensuring designated essential caregivers (family, friends, or guardians) receive at least two hours of daily in-person visits. The bill prohibits facilities from demanding visitor vaccination proof, mandates visitation in specific circumstances like end-of-life care or major medical decisions, and requires policies to allow consensual physical contact. It also mandates that facilities make policies publicly accessible online and submit them to the State Department of Health during licensing. However, the bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and has not become law.