21RS HB 457

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Last Action	02/09/21: to Committee on Committees (H)
Title	AN ACT relating to plant-based food options in hospitals.
Bill Documents	Introduced
Bill Request Number	1742
Sponsor	G. Brown Jr.
Summary of Original Version	Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216B to establish definitions and require hospitals that provide inpatient or residential care to offer patients a plant-based food option for every meal or snack, at the request of a patient or patient's lawful representative, at no additional cost to the patient.
Index Headings of Original Version	Foods - Plant-based food options in hospitals, requirement Health and Medical Services - Plant-based food options in hospitals, requirement Hospitals and Nursing Homes - Plant-based food options in hospitals, requirement Local Mandate - Plant-based food options in hospitals, requirement