HB1117

Relative to the right of licensed health care providers to freely communicate with patients, colleagues, and the public about medical information, emerging therapies, and treatment options.

Chamber Passed·3/17/26
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Health Care Provider Free Speech and Innovation Act protects licensed health care providers from disciplinary action for discussing emerging.

The Health Care Provider Free Speech and Innovation Act protects licensed health care providers from disciplinary action, professional sanction, or civil and criminal liability for communicating with patients, colleagues, and the public about emerging medical research, innovative therapies, and treatment options. The act defines "good faith" as an honest belief without malice or intent to mislead, based on available evidence and the patient’s best interests.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Mar 17
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 1

9:00 AM

Health and Human Services Hearing

Mar 4

9:00 AM

Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Executive Session

History

Apr 10

Senate

Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 04/16/2026; Senate Journal 9

Apr 10

Senate

Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/16/2026; Vote 4-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 14A

Mar 25

Senate

Hearing: 04/01/2026, Room 100, State House, 09:00 am; Senate Calendar 12