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The Criminal Immunity Bill
Doctors get criminal immunity for most mistakes in Texas
Relating to immunity from criminal liability for certain health care practitioners.
Bad for everyday people ·
If passed, most doctors and nurses could not be charged with a crime for errors unless they act recklessly or intentionally.
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Patients could lose a key tool to punish truly bad doctors, while hospitals and doctors gain protection from criminal cases, so the bill could tip the balance toward providers.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Defines "health care practitioner" as doctors, physician assistants, surgical assistants, and nurses in certain facilities.
- Gives those practitioners immunity from criminal liability for harm caused by health care services.
- Exception applies if the harm comes from criminally negligent, reckless, knowing, or intentional acts.
- Applies to offenses occurring after the law takes effect, starting September 1, 2025 unless a two‑thirds vote is reached.
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