Alabama Statutes

§ 22-21-435 — Exceptions

Alabama·Title 22 Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control·Ch. 21 Hospitals and Other Health Care Facilities Generally·Art. 14 Harold Sachs Act

REPEALED PER ACT 2023-24 EFFECTIVE APRIL 18, 2023. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, healthcare facilities shall, at all times, allow family or caregiver presence for the following:

(1)End-of-life care, including clergy visitation for end-of-life care.
(2)Support for patients with disabilities, including cognitive or developmental disabilities, where presence of the family or caregiver is integral to the patient’s clinical care.
(3)Pediatric care where the parent or legal guardian is required to be present.

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Legislative History

(Act 2021-470, §6.)

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