§ 13-8.2-8. Immunity for third-party individuals — Civil and criminal.
An individual or entity that denies employment, professional licensing, housing or other benefits or opportunities to a holder of a certificate of recovery & re-entry on the basis of a criminal records check shall not be liable for civil damages or subject to any claim, demand, cause of action, or proceeding of any nature as a result of such denial.
History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 322, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 412, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 13 - Criminals – Correctional Institutions
Chapter 13-8.2 - Certificate of Recovery & Re-Entry
Section 13-8.2-2. - Definitions.
Section 13-8.2-3. - Rules of construction.
Section 13-8.2-4. - Procedure for issuance of certificate.
Section 13-8.2-5. - Powers and duties of the board.
Section 13-8.2-6. - Limitations and restrictions of certificate.
Section 13-8.2-7. - Severability.
Section 13-8.2-8. - Immunity for third-party individuals — Civil and criminal.