States / Rhode Island / HB 7488
HB 7488 Failed
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ABUSE IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted
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.
- Chamber
- House
- Introduced
- Feb 4, 2026
- Last action
- Feb 11, 2026 — 02/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- Sponsor
- Pat Serpa D
- Session
- 2026
- Momentum
- 5 · Stalled