87R2072 SRA-D
 
  By: Kolkhorst S.J.R. No. 19
 
 
 
A JOINT RESOLUTION
  proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a right for
  residents of certain facilities to designate an essential caregiver
  for in-person visitation.
         BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Article I, Texas Constitution, is amended by
  adding Section 35 to read as follows:
         Sec. 35.  (a) A resident of a nursing facility, assisted
  living facility, or state supported living center, as those terms
  are defined by general law, has the right to designate at least one
  essential caregiver with whom the facility or center may not
  prohibit in-person visitation. 
         (b)  The legislature by general law may provide for
  guidelines for a facility or center described by Subsection (a) of
  this section to follow in establishing essential caregiver
  visitation policies and procedures. 
         SECTION 2.  This proposed constitutional amendment shall be
  submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 2, 2021.
  The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the
  proposition: "The constitutional amendment establishing a right
  for residents of certain facilities to designate an essential
  caregiver for in-person visitation."