Patient's Rights Law (Amendment – Bringing Food into Medical Institutions on Passover) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק זכויות החולה (תיקון - הכנסת מזון למוסדות רפואיים בחג הפסח)
TL;DRThe bill authorizes hospitals to prohibit bringing chametz products onto their premises during Passover, with an option for interested patients to consume food that is not kosher for Passover in a way that will preserve their dignity.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The bill adds a section to the Festival of Matzot (Prohibition of Chametz) Law authorizing a hospital director to decide that chametz products will not be brought into all or part of the premises, from the eve of the Passover holiday until sunset on its last day. The Minister of Religious Services, with the consent of the Minister of Health and the Minister of Justice, will set provisions allowing hospitalized patients who wish to do so to consume food that is not kosher for Passover, provided that this does not harm their dignity and under appropriate conditions.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Opposition 56 seats
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