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The Hospitals Gain Bill
Hospitals could gain state immunity from lawsuits in Vermont
An act relating to hospital collaboration and state action immunity
Bad for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would let hospitals avoid being sued when they work with state programs, making it harder for patients to get compensation.
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Vermont residents could lose the ability to hold hospitals accountable for mistakes if the bill becomes law, so they should watch the debate and speak up now.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill was introduced in the Vermont House on Jan. 20, 2026.
- It is titled an act relating to hospital collaboration and state action immunity.
- Eight Republicans and one Democrat sponsor the bill.
- It has been referred to the Committee on Health Care.
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