Protecting Access to Spiritual Treatment and Organized Religion Act of 2026
The Protecting Access to Spiritual Treatment and Organized Religion Act of 2026 requires healthcare providers receiving Medicare funding to allow designated clergy members to visit patients upon request starting in 2028. This rule applies to facilities offering Medicare services and mandates that clergy adhere to safety protocols set by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The provision ensures that individuals can receive spiritual support during their care while maintaining established health and safety standards.
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Introduced Jul 22, 2026
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Jul 22, 2026
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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