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RI S2867
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Murray
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AI Summary
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Authorizes healthcare providers to report allegations of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, exploitation, death, or violation of rights to the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) without patient consent
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Requires BHDDH-licensed organizations and mental health facilities to immediately produce patient/client records upon written demand from BHDDH during investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, or rights violations
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BHDDH written demands for records must include notice that an investigation has been opened and identify the patient/client name if known
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Grants BHDDH authority to petition superior court for a writ of mandamus if an organization fails to comply with a written records demand
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Designates BHDDH as a health oversight agency under federal HIPAA regulations (45 CFR § 164.512) and as both a social-service and protective services agency for purposes of this law
Legislative Description
Amends provisions relative to confidentiality of health care communications and the process for requesting records and/or confidential health care information.
Businesses And Professions
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/12/2026