Health Care Facility Right to Visit Act; create.

HB 872, the "Health Care Facility Right to Visit Act," would require Mississippi hospitals, nursing homes, and other licensed health care facilities to allow patients to be visited by designated family or friends during hospitalizations longer than 24 hours, including during public health emergencies. The bill mandates facilities permit at least two designated visitors for a minimum of two hours daily while allowing reasonable safety rules (like visitor limits or health screenings). It also shields facilities from liability claims if they comply with the visitation rules. The bill died in committee in February 2025 and never became law, so it does not currently affect any patients or facilities.