SB 2380 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to immunity from criminal liability for certain health care practitioners.

SB 2380 creates new immunity from criminal liability for Texas health care practitioners providing services within their scope of practice. This applies to doctors, nurses, hospital staff, and others working in licensed facilities like hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes. The law grants immunity for unintentional harm but explicitly excludes protection for criminal negligence, recklessness, or intentional acts. The bill would take effect September 1, 2025, unless passed with a two-thirds vote for immediate implementation.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 12, 2025 Last action Mar 25, 2025
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Mar 25, 2025
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Referred to State Affairs
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Mar 25, 2025
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José Menéndez
DDemocratic
TX
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