AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RIGHTS OF NURSING HOME PATIENTS

Summary

The bill amends Rhode Island law to let patients, families, or estates sue nursing homes that breach patient‑rights rules, seeking actual and punitive damages plus attorney fees. It also makes each violation a misdemeanor punishable by up to $500 in fines and six months in jail. The Department of Health can also bring state‑level enforcement actions.

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