Senate Passes Never Alone Act

COLUMBUS—The Ohio Senate passed House Bill 236 which prevents congregate care settings such as nursing homes or hospitals from denying patients or residents access to their designated advocates during public health emergencies. State Senator Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City), Chair of the Senate Health Committee, shepherded this bill through committee and supported the bill on the Senate floor. 

"We know now better than ever how important it is for patients to have loved ones with them during a health crisis," said Huffman. "I appreciate the advocacy and support of Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom and all the others who came forward to share how this bill will ensure that patients have their family by their side." House Bill 236 ensures that, at the time of admission to a congregate care setting, the patient has the right to designate an advocate who will act on their behalf.

The bill now heads to the Governor's desk.