HF 1647

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 02/27/2025 03:15 p.m.

A bill for an act
relating to health occupations; providing immunity from criminal liability for
health care providers when providing health treatment and services; proposing
coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 145.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [145.686] IMMUNITY FROM CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR HEALTH
CARE PROVIDERS WHEN PROVIDING HEALTH TREATMENT AND SERVICES.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definition. new text end

new text begin For the purposes of this section, "health care provider" means
a health professional who is licensed or registered by the state to provide health treatment
and services within the professional's scope of practice and in accordance with state law.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Immunity from criminal liability. new text end

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding any provision of law
to the contrary, a health care provider providing health treatment and services shall be
immune from criminal liability for any harm or damages alleged to arise from an act or
omission relating to the provision of health treatment and services, except as provided in
paragraph (b).
new text end

new text begin (b) Nothing in this section limits any liability for gross negligence or wanton, willful,
malicious, or intentional misconduct.
new text end

new text begin (c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to amend, repeal, or alter any other
immunity, defense, limitation of liability, or procedure available or required under any other
law or contract.
new text end