Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ABUSE IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
What it does
Removes the intent requirement relative to the definitions of "abuse" within the chapter on "abuse in healthcare facilities" and amends the definitions of "abuse" and "neglect" with regard to elderly affairs by deleting the element of willful conduct.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 1102/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Feb 602/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2026)
- Feb 402/04/2026 Introduced, referred to House JudiciaryIntroduced