No Patient Left Alone Act; create.

HB 309, the "No Patient Left Alone Act," would require Mississippi health care facilities to allow minor patients to have a parent/guardian present and adult patients to designate a spouse, family member, or caregiver for in-person visits during care. Facilities could restrict visits only for medical reasons, safety concerns, disruptive behavior, or policy violations, but could not require patients to waive these rights or terminate them during emergencies. The bill mandates facilities to post Department of Health-developed informational materials online and authorizes fines up to $10,000 per day for violations. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and never became law.