An act relating to criminal immunity for good faith provision of health care

This bill would grant criminal immunity to health care providers in Vermont who act in good faith while providing patient care. It directly affects doctors, nurses, and other licensed medical professionals by protecting them from criminal prosecution for acts or omissions that occur during the provision of health care services. The law explicitly excludes intentional misconduct from this protection, meaning immunity only applies when providers are not acting with deliberate wrongdoing. The bill defines health care providers as any person or organization authorized to deliver professional medical services and health care services as those aimed at diagnosing, preventing, treating, or relieving health conditions. If passed, these protections would take effect immediately upon enactment.