AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- MENTAL HEALTH LAW

Summary

The bill amends Rhode Island’s Mental Health Law to give advanced practice registered nurses the same legal protection from lawsuits as physicians when providing mental health care, except in cases of fraud or gross, willful, or wanton negligence. It also shields providers from liability for injuries tied to a patient’s exercise of rights under the law, even if those actions conflict with a provider’s orders. The change is intended to encourage greater APRN involvement in mental health treatment.

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