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Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2024

USA118th CongressHR-7546| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Doris O. Matsui

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (6)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2024 This bill requires certain providers, as a condition of Medicare participation, to limit mandatory overtime for nurses. Specifically, the bill prohibits hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, home health agencies, rural health clinics, federally qualified health centers, and other specified providers from requiring nurses to work (1) more than a previously scheduled shift, 48 hours in a workweek, or 12 consecutive hours in a 24-hour period; or (2) during the 10 hours immediately following the 12th hour worked in a shift during a 24-hour period. Qualifying work hours include time spent in training, on call, and on standby. The bill's provisions do not apply during declared emergencies or disasters, subject to specified conditions, and do not preclude voluntary overtime. The bill also establishes (1) certain protections for nurses who file complaints against providers, (2) documentation and notice requirements for providers, and (3) potential civil penalties for violations.
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Timeline
Mar 5, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3860
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 8, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 5, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3860
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2024
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 8, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 118-3860: Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act

Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2024

USA118th CongressHR-7546| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2024 This bill requires certain providers, as a condition of Medicare participation, to limit mandatory overtime for nurses. Specifically, the bill prohibits hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, home health agencies, rural health clinics, federally qualified health centers, and other specified providers from requiring nurses to work (1) more than a previously scheduled shift, 48 hours in a workweek, or 12 consecutive hours in a 24-hour period; or (2) during the 10 hours immediately following the 12th hour worked in a shift during a 24-hour period. Qualifying work hours include time spent in training, on call, and on standby. The bill's provisions do not apply during declared emergencies or disasters, subject to specified conditions, and do not preclude voluntary overtime. The bill also establishes (1) certain protections for nurses who file complaints against providers, (2) documentation and notice requirements for providers, and (3) potential civil penalties for violations.
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Timeline
Mar 5, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3860
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 8, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 5, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3860
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2024
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 8, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Doris O. Matsui

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (6)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 118-3860: Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted