Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7488
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ABUSE IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Serpa (Democratic)
- Kislak (Democratic)
- Speakman (Democratic)
- Slater (Democratic)
- Donovan (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· 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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 11, 2026 · Legislature
02/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 6, 2026 · Legislature
02/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2026) - Feb 4, 2026 · House
02/04/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary