Governor Newsom signs the Secure Hospitals for All bill (AB 2975), aimed at keeping healthcare workers and patients safe by reducing or eliminating the presence of weapons in hospitals.
On Wednesday, AB 2975—the Secure Hospitals for All Bill—passed the California Senate without a single "no" vote. Now, the bill will head to the Governor's desk to be signed into law.
Press release (from SEIU California)
Our Secure Hospitals for All bill (AB2975) is on its way toward becoming law. We are making significant strides towards creating safer hospitals for all healthcare workers and their patients. Assembly Bill 2975—the Secure Hospitals for All bill—bolsters hospital security and improves policies to reduce threats to healthcare workers. The bill has successfully passed the Senate Health and Senate Labor Committees. The bill will be heard in the Appropriations Committee before facing a final vote on the Senate floor.
We are making significant strides towards creating safer hospitals for nurses, healthcare workers, and patients. Our legislation, AB 2975, also known as the Secure Hospitals for All bill, has successfully passed two crucial committees in the California Senate.
On Friday June 7, 121RN members and Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson) spoke out about how lax security impacts Nurse and patient safety at local hospitals.
Nurses and elected leaders say: "We need Secure Hospitals for All"
"This morning, thousands of California healthcare workers began their shifts with a terrifying question: ‘Will I be safe at work today?’ The Assembly’s vote to pass the Secure Hospitals for All bill (AB 2975) is an important step toward allaying those fears."
The California State Assembly passed AB 2975, “Secure Hospitals for All” bill on May 22nd!
“Secure Hospitals for All,” legislation authored by Assemblymember Gipson (D-Carson) and backed by healthcare union SEIU 121RN, will soon be heard in the California Senate, after passing the Assembly in May. The bill aims to bolster hospital security by installing metal detectors at key entrances, and by changing policies on search and seizure of weapons.
Great News! Our "Secure Hospitals for All" bill (AB 2975) reached a major milestone on April 17th, when it successfully passed the Assembly Labor Committee!
Press Conference Speak Out: Secure Hospitals for All
Press release (from SEIU California)
On June 2, 2022, two nurses and a doctor working at Encino Hospital Medical Center (EHMC) were attacked by an agitated, knife wielding patient.
The threat of hospital violence became all to real on June 3 of 2022.
My experience has taught me how to treat patients who are facing mental health crises. I know how to approach them with kindness and compassion—and I know how important that is for ensuring they get the care they need.