Adds penalties for violations of provisions relating to compassionate care visits in health care facilities

HB 139 requires health care facilities (hospitals, long-term care facilities, and hospices) to allow at least two compassionate care visitors simultaneously during minimum six-hour daily visitation hours - including evenings, weekends, and holidays. It defines "compassionate care visitors" as family, friends, or others needed for end-of-life decisions, emotional support, or medical assistance, while permitting facilities to restrict visits only under specific conditions like medical contraindications or safety concerns. Facilities violating these rules face $1,000 daily civil penalties, with complaints investigated within 36 hours by the Department of Health. The bill directly affects patients/residents, their families, and health care facilities by mandating expanded visitation rights and enforcement mechanisms.