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Essential Caregivers Act: Ensuring Access to Loved Ones in Care Facilities

This act ensures that residents of nursing homes and rehabilitation centers can have access to a designated caregiver even during emergencies when general visitation is restricted. It aims to prevent the negative health effects of isolation by allowing family or friends to provide essential support.
Key points
Residents have the right to designate an 'essential caregiver' with daily access to the facility.
Facilities are prohibited from denying access except for very limited, regulated periods of up to 14 days.
Caregivers must follow safety protocols that are no more restrictive than those required for facility staff.
A formal appeal process and fines up to $5,000 are established for facilities that wrongfully deny access.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6766
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Process start date: 2025-12-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Essential Caregivers Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6766.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Residents have the right to designate an 'essential caregiver' with daily access to the facility.
  • Facilities are prohibited from denying access except for very limited, regulated periods of up to 14 days.
  • Caregivers must follow safety protocols that are no more restrictive than those required for facility staff.
  • A formal appeal process and fines up to $5,000 are established for facilities that wrongfully deny access.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-18.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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