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This bill provides criminal immunity for healthcare professionals in Arkansas when they are performing healthcare services. Specifically, the bill defines key terms such as "healthcare facility" (which includes a wide range of medical settings like hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and ambulance providers) and "healthcare professional" (meaning employees of healthcare facilities or licensed medical practitioners). Under this legislation, a healthcare professional who is lawfully providing a healthcare service would be immune from criminal liability for any harm or damages alleged to result from negligent acts or omissions during the course of providing medical care. The bill emphasizes that this immunity applies specifically to criminal liability and does not affect other existing legal protections, immunities, or procedures that may be available under other laws or contracts. The purpose of the bill appears to be protecting healthcare workers from criminal prosecution for unintentional mistakes or errors made while providing medical services, potentially to reduce legal risks and administrative burdens on healthcare professionals.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1168&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R