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An Act Relating to Health and Safety -- Abuse in Healthcare Facilities

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

RI SB 2714 · Senate Bill · 2026

Stage
Session ended
Started in
Senate
Sponsor
David Tikoian
Latest action
Apr 29

Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Current step)

    Introduced · Apr 29

  2. Committee (Needs attention)

    The session ended first

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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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