The bill, H.B. No. 827, aims to enhance the safety of nurses by establishing a grant program focused on reducing workplace violence against them. It amends Section 105.011(a) of the Health and Safety Code to allow the nursing resource section to administer grants that fund innovative approaches or best practices specifically designed to mitigate both verbal and physical violence in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, emergency medical care facilities, nursing facilities, and home health agencies.

The bill emphasizes the importance of funding for these initiatives, stating that the program will operate to the extent that funding is available. If passed, the provisions of this act will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 105.011 (Health and Safety Code 105)