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The Patients Hospitals Bill
Bill would let patients sue hospitals for COVID rule mistakes
Repealing immunity afforded health care facilities when following directives adopted in response to the COVID-19 state of emergency.
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would end the special protection that hospitals got for following COVID emergency orders, so people could sue them for any harm.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
The state is deciding whether hospitals stay shielded or become accountable. If the bill passes, patients can hold hospitals responsible for mistakes, which may improve safety. Hospitals may face higher costs and insurance premiums, but the public gains a stronger right to sue.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill repeals RSA 21‑P:42‑a that gives immunity to health care facilities during the COVID‑19 emergency.
- Immunity currently blocks lawsuits against hospitals that followed state orders.
- Repeal would take effect immediately upon passage.
- The bill has passed the House but was voted out of committee in the Senate.
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