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Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act

USA118th CongressS-3860| Senate 
| Updated: 3/5/2024
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (3)
Laphonza R. Butler (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5157
Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4541
Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2020
Mar 5, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-7546
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5157
    Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4541
    Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2020


  • March 5, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-7546
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-7546: Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2024

Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act

USA118th CongressS-3860| Senate 
| Updated: 3/5/2024
Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act 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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5157
Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4541
Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2020
Mar 5, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-7546
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5157
    Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4541
    Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2020


  • March 5, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-7546
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (3)
Laphonza R. Butler (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-7546: Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted