PATIENT SAFETY ACT-NEW Senate SponsorsSen. Miguel del Valle 1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die New ActCreates the Patient Safety Act. Provides that no employee of a health care facility may be required to accept overtime work except in the case of an unforeseen emergent circumstance when overtime is required only as a last resort. Establishes civil monetary penalties for a health care facility's violation of the Act. Provides for a private right of action for a person who suffers damage as a result of a violation of the Act. Requires health care facilities to post a summary of the Act approved by the Director of Labor. Effective immediately. 1/22/2003SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Miguel del Valle 1/22/2003SenateFirst Reading 1/22/2003SenateReferred to Rules 1/29/2003SenateAssigned to Labor & Commerce 3/14/2003SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules 1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die