Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 16, 2026.
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ABUSE IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES.
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."
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-03 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-04-16 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-04-16 | Latest Action | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |