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Ala. Code § 22-21-435

Exceptions.

Known as the Harold Sachs Act

The act spans §§ 22-21-430 to 22-21-436 (7 sections).

(Act 2021-470, §6.)

REPEALED PER ACT 2023-24 EFFECTIVE APRIL 18, 2023.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.

Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.