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RI H7759
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rebecca Kislak
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AI Summary
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Creates a private cause of action allowing any person, including estates, to sue nursing homes that violate the Rights of Nursing Home Patients chapter, independent of other legal remedies
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Permits recovery of actual damages, punitive damages, reasonable attorneys' fees, and costs for prevailing plaintiffs
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Authorizes the Rhode Island Department of Health to bring enforcement actions in the state's name for violations of the chapter and related regulations
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Retains existing misdemeanor penalties for nursing homes that refuse to post provisions or violate requirements: fines up to $500 and/or 6 months in jail per violation
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Provides a specific cause of action for violations of the rights of nursing home patients chapter.
Health And Safety
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/10/2026