Rhode Island General Laws
Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals
Chapter 40.1-26 - Rights for Persons with Developmental Disabilities

Section 40.1-26-1. - Short title. - § 40.1-26-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known as...

Section 40.1-26-2. - Definitions. - § 40.1-26-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Advocate”...

Section 40.1-26-3. - Participants’ rights. - § 40.1-26-3. Participants’ rights. In addition to any other rights...

Section 40.1-26-3.1. - Applicant’s rights. - § 40.1-26-3.1. Applicant’s rights. In addition to any other rights...

Section 40.1-26-4. - Requirements of agencies. - § 40.1-26-4. Requirements of agencies. (a) In a manner consistent...

Section 40.1-26-4.1. - Aversive interventions — Prohibitions. - § 40.1-26-4.1. Aversive interventions — Prohibitions. It shall be unlawful...

Section 40.1-26-5. - Participant grievance procedure. - § 40.1-26-5. Participant grievance procedure. (a) Every agency must establish...

Section 40.1-26-6. - Immunity from liability. - § 40.1-26-6. Immunity from liability. The state shall protect and...

Section 40.1-26-6.1. - Good-faith immunity. - § 40.1-26-6.1. Good-faith immunity. Any volunteer member of a human...

Section 40.1-26-7. - Deprivation of rights — Penalty. - § 40.1-26-7. Deprivation of rights — Penalty. Any person who...

Section 40.1-26-8. - Disqualification. - § 40.1-26-8. Disqualification. A person convicted of any crime under...

Section 40.1-26-9. - Nonduplication. - § 40.1-26-9. Nonduplication. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed...

Section 40.1-26-10. - Office of quality assurance. - § 40.1-26-10. Office of quality assurance. The director of the...

Section 40.1-26-11. - Enforcement. - § 40.1-26-11. Enforcement. The department shall promulgate rules and regulations...