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The Doctors Criminal Bill
Texas bill would shield doctors from criminal charges
Relating to immunity from criminal liability for certain health care practitioners.
Bad for everyday people ·
If passed, doctors and nurses could avoid criminal charges for mistakes unless they act recklessly or intentionally.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Patients would lose a tool to hold providers accountable, making it harder to punish serious wrongdoing, while doctors gain protection from routine errors.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Provides criminal immunity to health care practitioners for harms arising from services.
- Applies to physicians, physician assistants, surgical assistants, and nurses.
- Immunity does not cover criminally negligent, reckless, knowing, or intentional acts.
- Takes effect September 1, 2025 unless two‑thirds vote for immediate effect.
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