RI H5436 | 2023 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)
Status: Introduced on February 8 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-03-16 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 8 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-03-16 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Abuse In Healthcare Facilities
Sponsors
| Rep. Patricia Serpa [D] | Rep. Deborah Fellela [D] | Rep. Mia Ackerman [D] | Rep. Gregory Costantino [D] |
| Rep. Robert Phillips [D] | Rep. Charlene Lima [D] | Rep. Evan Shanley [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-16 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2023-03-10 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/16/2023) |
| 2023-02-08 | House | Introduced, referred to House Judiciary |
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText23/HouseText23/H5436.pdf |
