PATIENT SAFETY ACT House SponsorsRep. Angelo Saviano-Mary E. Flowers, Harry Osterman, Jack McGuire, Jack D. Franks and Linda Chapa LaVia 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Patient Safety Act. Requires hospitals to implement a written staffing plan for nursing services, and sets forth requirements for the plan. Requires a hospital to establish a committee to develop and monitor implementation of the plan. Restricts a hospital's authority to require nurses to work overtime, making exceptions for emergencies. Provides for civil penalties for violations of the Act. Effective immediately. 1/28/2004HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Angelo Saviano 1/30/2004HouseFirst Reading 1/30/2004HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/19/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman 2/19/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack McGuire 2/25/2004HouseAssigned to Health Care Availability and Access Committee 2/26/2004HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers 3/3/2004HouseMotion Do Pass - Lost Health Care Availability and Access Committee; 010-006-002 3/3/2004HouseRemains in Health Care Availability and Access Committee 3/4/2004HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 3/24/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 7/15/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die