Randy Susen Visitation Rights Act of 2025

This proposal would give nursing home residents the right to choose at least one person who can visit them at any time. Facilities that take Medicare or Medicaid would have to allow “immediate access” for that chosen visitor, without extra limits or rules set by the facility. The resident can say no or change their mind about the visitor at any time.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Residents in skilled nursing facilities, and the facilities that accept Medicare or Medicaid.
• What changes: Facilities must allow immediate, unrestricted access for at least one visitor chosen by the resident; the resident can withdraw consent at any time.
• When: The text provided does not state an effective date.