In CommitteeFiled Jan 27, 2026
Sponsor: Chávez, Eleanor
Latest Action
action postponed indefinitely
Mar 24, 2026
Summary
The Safe Staffing Act directs the state Health Care Authority to set and enforce specific nurse staffing ratios for hospital units such as emergency, ICU, labor‑and‑delivery, and others. It also creates a 15‑member statewide staffing advisory committee to advise the Authority. The goal is to improve patient safety by ensuring adequate nursing coverage.
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