Bill > SF971

This bill establishes a new provision in Minnesota law providing broad immunity from criminal liability for health care providers when they are delivering health treatment and services. Specifically, the bill defines a "health care provider" as a licensed or registered health professional providing services within their professional scope of practice and in accordance with state law. Under this legislation, health care providers would be immune from criminal prosecution for harm or damages arising from their actions or omissions during the provision of health care, with important exceptions. Those exceptions include situations involving gross negligence, wanton or willful misconduct, malicious actions, intentional misconduct, or intentional violations of law. The bill also clarifies that it does not affect or limit any other existing legal immunities, defenses, or liability limitations that may be provided under other laws or contracts. By providing this legal protection, the bill aims to support health care professionals in performing their duties without fear of criminal prosecution for good-faith medical interventions.

Health and Social Services, Justice

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0971&ssn=0&y=2025