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S.2714

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.

Introduced·2/27/26
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Rhode Island S2714 removes the intent requirement for "abuse" in healthcare facilities and changes definitions of "abuse" and "neglect" for elderly.

Rhode Island S2714 amends the definitions of "abuse" and "neglect" in healthcare facilities and elderly affairs. It removes the intent requirement for "abuse" in healthcare facilities and deletes the element of willful conduct from the definitions of "abuse" and "neglect" for elderly affairs. This change affects how incidents of abuse and neglect are defined and prosecuted, impacting caregivers and healthcare facilities.

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History

Apr 29

Senate

Withdrawn at sponsor's request

Feb 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary