Nevada GOP Introduces Bills to Protect Hospice Patients and Online Daters

Nevada Republicans are championing two pivotal bills: Assembly Bill 161 (AB161), introducing a Hospice Patient Bill of Rights, and Assembly Bill 162 (AB162), establishing a public database for repeat domestic violence offenders.

Assemblywoman Dr. Rebecca Edgeworth, leveraging her medical expertise, is spearheading AB161 to address the alarming surge in hospice providers—from 60 in 2020 to over 270 today—raising concerns about potential fraud and subpar care. Dr. Edgeworth asserts, “This bill will help patients make wise decisions when looking for hospice care so they can avoid scammers and frauds.”

Simultaneously, Assemblyman Toby Yurek is advocating for AB162, inspired by the harrowing 2015 case of Alessandra Barlas, who an ex-boyfriend with a concealed violent history tragically murdered. AB162 proposes a searchable database of individuals with multiple domestic violence convictions, empowering Nevadans to make informed decisions about potential partners. Yurek emphasizes the bill’s intent to “give consumers tools to better protect themselves.”

These legislative initiatives underscore a commitment to safeguarding Nevadans, promoting transparency, and reinforcing personal accountability.

Source: Fox 5 Vegas