RI S3192 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6)
Status: Introduced on April 3 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-04-16 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 3 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-04-16 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
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.
Sponsors
| Sen. Stefano Famiglietti [D] | Sen. Matthew LaMountain [D] | Sen. Andrew Dimitri [D] | Sen. Jacob Bissaillon [D] |
| Sen. Todd Patalano [D] | Sen. Mark McKenney [D] |
Roll Calls
2026-04-16 - Senate - Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study (Y: 8 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 3) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-04-10 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026) |
| 2026-04-03 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary |
