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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

House Bill 2425

House Author:  Price et al.

Effective:  5-26-17

Senate Sponsor:  Taylor, Van

            House Bill 2425 amends the Health and Safety Code to set out requirements for a hospital to provide a patient, the patient's legal guardian, or the patient's surrogate decision‑maker the opportunity to designate a caregiver who will receive the patient's discharge plan and be provided instruction and training as necessary for the caregiver to perform aftercare tasks.