H.B. No. 2187 aims to enhance hospital staffing report and complaint processes while providing protections against retaliation and mandatory overtime for nurses. The bill amends the Health and Safety Code by defining key terms such as "Commission" and introducing "Committee" to refer to nurse staffing committees. It mandates that the chief nursing officer of each hospital attest to the accuracy of staffing information reported and requires the department to share this information with the commission. Additionally, the bill prohibits hospitals from retaliating against nurses who report violations or provide information to the committee.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a structured process for the commission to enforce compliance and resolve complaints related to hospital staffing. It outlines the steps for submitting complaints, the timeline for review, and the requirement for the commission to notify complainants of the outcomes. The bill also emphasizes the confidentiality of information related to complaints and investigations. The executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission is tasked with adopting necessary rules by December 31, 2025, and the act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 257.001, Health and Safety Code 257.005 (Health and Safety Code 257)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 257.001, Health and Safety Code 257.005, Health and Safety Code 258.001, Health and Safety Code 258.005 (Health and Safety Code 258, Health and Safety Code 257)
Engrossed: Health and Safety Code 257.001, Health and Safety Code 257.005, Health and Safety Code 258.001, Health and Safety Code 258.005 (Health and Safety Code 258, Health and Safety Code 257)
Senate Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 257.001, Health and Safety Code 257.005, Health and Safety Code 258.001, Health and Safety Code 258.005 (Health and Safety Code 258, Health and Safety Code 257)
Enrolled: Health and Safety Code 257.001, Health and Safety Code 257.005, Health and Safety Code 258.001, Health and Safety Code 258.005 (Health and Safety Code 258, Health and Safety Code 257)