S.B. No. 1856
AN ACT
relating to certain vocational nursing students providing services
during a declared state of disaster.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 242, Health and Safety Code, is amended
by adding Subchapter T to read as follows:
SUBCHAPTER T. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CERTAIN VOCATIONAL NURSING
STUDENTS
Sec. 242.951. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "disaster"
has the meaning assigned by Section 418.004, Government Code.
Sec. 242.952. APPLICABILITY. This subchapter applies only
to a student who is:
(1) enrolled in an accredited school or program that
is preparing the student for licensure as a licensed vocational
nurse; and
(2) participating in a clinical program at a facility
licensed under this chapter.
Sec. 242.953. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CERTAIN VOCATIONAL
NURSING STUDENTS. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, services
that are provided by a student to whom this subchapter applies in a
facility licensed under this chapter and authorized by a contract
or other arrangement with the facility are allowed at all times in
this state, including during a declared state of disaster.
(b) A facility licensed under this chapter may:
(1) require a student to comply with the facility's
policies regarding health screenings or the use of personal
protective equipment; and
(2) condition the student's provision of services on
compliance with the facility's policies described by Subdivision
(1).
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1856 passed the Senate on
April 26, 2021, by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2; and that
the Senate concurred in House amendment on May 29, 2021, by the
following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1856 passed the House, with
amendment, on May 26, 2021, by the following vote: Yeas 147,
Nays 0, two present not voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor