Bill 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.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2026-02-11 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study [H7488 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

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Introduced	2026-02-04	PDF	Link	View

Amendments

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No bill amendments currently on file for Rhode Island H7488

Supplemental Documents

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No supplemental documents for Rhode Island H7488 currently on file.