Creates provisions relating to workplace violence prevention in health care settings
HB 3401 requires hospitals to create workplace violence prevention plans to protect healthcare staff, including nurses, doctors, and security personnel, from physical violence or threats. The bill mandates that each facility form a committee with specific staff representatives, develop a plan including confidential reporting systems, annual training, and clear definitions of workplace violence (covering physical attacks, weapon use, and threats), and install specific warning signs in emergency and labor/delivery areas. It also prohibits retaliation against staff who report violence and requires facilities to provide post-incident support. Hospitals must annually review these plans and make them available to staff, with limited redactions for security reasons.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2026
Last action Apr 23, 2026
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The bill text was updated from its original introduction to a House Committee Substitute version, reflecting changes made during legislative review. The primary substantive change is the update of the bill's internal reference number from 7076H.01I to 7076H.03C, which is a standard administrative step to track the bill's progress through committee amendments.
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The bill's identifier was changed from 7076H.01I to 7076H.03C to reflect its status as a House Committee Substitute.
The original 'Introduced by Representative Phelps' header was removed and replaced with the new substitute designation.
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Apr 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
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Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
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Apr 7, 2026
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
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Apr 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 16 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
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Apr 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
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Mar 9, 2026
Committee
Referred: Health and Mental Health(H)
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Feb 24, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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