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RI Gen L § 40-9.1-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-9.1 - Equal Rights to Public Facilities|Section 40-9.1-4 - Enforcement of anti-discrimination provisions.

§ 40-9.1-4. Enforcement of anti-discrimination provisions.The Rhode Island commission for human rights is empowered and directed, as hereinafter provided, to prevent any person from violating any of the provisions of this chapter; provided, that before instituting a formal hearing, it shall attempt by informal methods of conference, persuasion, and conciliation, to induce compliance with those sections. Upon the commission's own initiative, or whenever an aggrieved individual or an organization chartered for the purpose of combating discrimination or of safeguarding civil liberties or rights of persons with disabilities, such individual or organization being hereinafter referred to as "the complainant," makes a charge to the commission that any person, agency, bureau, corporation, or association, hereinafter referred to as "the respondent," has violated, or is violating, any of the provisions of this chapter, the commission may proceed in the same manner and with the same powers as provided in §§ 28-5-16 — 28-5-27, and the provisions of §§ 28-5-13 and 28-5-16 — 28-5-36, as to the powers, duties, and rights of the commission, its members, hearing examiners, the complainant, respondent, interviewer, and the court shall apply in any proceedings under this section.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 85, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 83, § 100; P.L. 1999, ch. 130, § 100.
RI Gen L § 40-9.1-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-9.1 - Equal Rights to Public Facilities|Section 40-9.1-5 - Therapy pets in public places.

§ 40-9.1-5. Therapy pets in public places.(a) The privileges of access and transportation provided to service animals in § 40-9.1-2 shall be extended to family therapy pets, which are further defined as primary companions which include, but are not limited to, dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs, that are working in the provision of pet-assisted therapy treatment and education.(b) The provisions are such that the pet-assisted therapy facilitator is working in conjunction with the therapy pet in a predetermined medical or educational setting, with a selected clientele. The medical interactions are to be individually planned, goal-oriented, and treatment based, and the educational settings are to be classroom based.(c) Throughout the interactions, the pet-assisted therapy facilitator and the therapy pet will abide by a set code of ethics, and will follow professional guidelines to ensure that the actions and deeds of the pet-assisted therapy facilitator reflect advocacy of profession, pets, and clients, and other professions; while simultaneously ensuring that the interaction of the therapy pet and client remains beneficial and strives to enhance the quality of life through this animal-human bond.(d) Prior to any interactions, the therapy pet must first meet the immunization criteria, a current certificate of good health, which shall be issued by a licensed, practicing veterinarian; as well as the temperament criteria, a certificate of good temperament, which shall be issued from a certified or practicing dog trainer or animal behaviorist; and training criteria, in which the pet-assisted therapy facilitator and the therapy pet learn to work as a team, learning together to execute safe and effective interaction, which are accepted in the field, specifically other pet-assisted animal facilitators, veterinarians, dog trainers, animal behaviorists, and the state of Rhode Island.(e) Access and transportation privileges are only extended while the therapy pet is on the way to, or actively participating in, a program.(f) The animal-assisted therapy facilitator, an individual who has successfully completed, or is in the process of completing, an accepted pet-assisted therapy program, shall be responsible for the control and safety of the pet, which is to include: cleaning up and elimination of wastes; keeping the pet on a proper leash and collar; carrying a smaller animal in a travel crate; adhering to all standard rules, regulations, and laws within both the facility and the state of Rhode Island; and upholding an active insurance policy that will cover an unforeseen mishap and/or accidental occurrence that may result in causing property damage and/or personal injury while actively participating in a program.History of Section.P.L. 2000, ch. 451, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 22; P.L. 2019, ch. 96, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 131, § 1; P.L. 2020, ch. 79, art. 1, § 33.
RI Gen L § 40-9.1-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-9.1 - Equal Rights to Public Facilities|Section 40-9.1-6 - Closed-captioning activation required.

§ 40-9.1-6. Closed-captioning activation required.(a) On request, a place of public accommodation shall keep closed-captioning activated on any closed-captioning television receiver that is in use during regular hours in any public area.(b) This section does not require a place of public accommodation to make closed-captioning available in a public area at the place of public accommodation if:(1) No television receiver of any kind is available in the public area; or(2) The only public television receiver available in the public area is not a closed-captioning television receiver.History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 90, § 2; P.L. 2012, ch. 100, § 2.
RI Gen L § 40-9.1-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-9.1 - Equal Rights to Public Facilities|Section 40-9.1-7 - Non-interference with federal law.

§ 40-9.1-7. Non-interference with federal law.Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to interfere with any rights provided by federal law to individuals with disabilities.History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 96, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 131, § 2.
RI Gen L § 40-10-1 - 40-10-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-10 - Child Welfare Services|Section 40-10-1 - 40-10-5 - [Repealed.]

§ 40-10-1 — 40-10-5. [Repealed.]
RI Gen L § 40-11-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children|Section 40-11-1 - Policy.

§ 40-11-1. Policy.The public policy of this state is: to protect children whose health and welfare may be adversely affected through injury and neglect; to strengthen the family and to make the home safe for children by enhancing the parental capacity for good child care; to provide a temporary or permanent nurturing and safe environment for children when necessary; and, for these purposes, to require the mandatory reporting of known or suspected child abuse and neglect, investigation of those reports by a social agency, and provision of services, where needed, to the child and family.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 91, § 2.
RI Gen L § 40-11-3.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children|Section 40-11-3.1 - Duty to report death of child due to child abuse or neglect.

§ 40-11-3.1. Duty to report death of child due to child abuse or neglect.Any person required to report under the provisions of this title, who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has died as a result of child abuse or neglect shall immediately transfer that information to the department or its agent who shall cause the report to be investigated immediately. Upon receipt of the report, the department or its agent shall immediately transfer the information to the local law enforcement agency or the state police as well as to the office of the medical examiner. The office of the medical examiner shall investigate the report and communicate its preliminary findings, orally within seventy-two (72) hours, and in writing within seven (7) working days to the appropriate law enforcement agency, to the department and, if the person who made the report is an employee or a member of the staff of a hospital, to the hospital. The office of the medical examiner shall also communicate its final findings and conclusions, with the basis therefore, to the same parties within sixty (60) days.History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 257, § 2.
RI Gen L § 40-11-3.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children|Section 40-11-3.2 - False reporting of child abuse and neglect.

§ 40-11-3.2. False reporting of child abuse and neglect.Any person who knowingly and willfully makes, or causes to be made, to the department a false report of child abuse or neglect shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.History of Section.P.L. 1996, ch. 156, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40-11-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children|Section 40-11-4 - Immunity from liability.

§ 40-11-4. Immunity from liability.Any person participating in good faith in making a report pursuant to this chapter shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed. Any participant shall have the same immunity with respect to participation in any judicial proceeding resulting from the report.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 91, § 2.
RI Gen L § 40-11-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children|Section 40-11-5 - Protective custody by physician or law enforcement officer.

§ 40-11-5. Protective custody by physician or law enforcement officer.(a) Any physician or duly certified registered nurse practitioner treating a child who has suffered physical injury that appears to have been caused by other than accidental means, or a child suffering from malnutrition or sexual molestation, shall have the right to keep the child in the custody of a hospital or any licensed childcare center or facility for no longer than seventy-two (72) hours, with or without the consent of the child's parents or guardian, pending the filing of an ex-parte petition to the family court. The expense for that temporary care shall be paid by the parents or legal guardian of the child or, if they are unable to pay, by the department.(b) Any police or law enforcement officer may take a child into protective custody without the consent of the parents, or others exercising control over the child.(c) If the officer has reasonable cause to believe that there exists an imminent danger to the child's life or health unless he or she is taken into protective custody, the officer shall immediately notify and place the child with the director of the department of children, youth and families, or his or her designated agent, who shall care for the child; provided, however, that no child may be detained in protective custody longer than forty-eight (48) hours without the express approval of a justice of the family court.(d) Any child protective investigator or social caseworker II employed by the department, may take a child into temporary protective custody without the consent of his or her parent or other person responsible for the welfare of the child, if the investigator or social caseworker II has reasonable cause to believe that the child or his or her sibling has been abused and/or neglected and that continued care of the child by his or her parent or other person responsible for the child's welfare will result in imminent further harm to the child. The investigator or social caseworker II shall have the child examined by a licensed physician or duly certified registered nurse practitioner within twenty-four (24) hours in accordance with the provisions of § 40-11-6(c); and, provide further, that the child shall not be detained in protective custody longer than forty-eight (48) hours without the expressed approval of a justice of the family court.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 91, § 2; P.L. 1982, ch. 59, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 257, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 245, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 82, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40-11-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children|Section 40-11-6 - Report by physicians and healthcare providers of abuse or neglect.

§ 40-11-6. Report by physicians and healthcare providers of abuse or neglect.(a) When any physician, duly certified registered nurse practitioner, or other healthcare provider is involved in the delivery or care of infants born with, or identified as being affected by, substance abuse or withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal drug exposure or a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, or has cause to suspect that a child brought to him or her, or coming to him or her, for examination, care, or treatment, is an abused or neglected child as defined in this chapter, or when he or she determines that a child under the age of twelve (12) years is suffering from any sexually transmitted disease, he or she shall report the incident or cause a report thereof to be made to the department as provided in subsection (b).(b) An immediate oral report shall be made by telephone or otherwise, to both the department and law enforcement agency, and shall be followed by a report, in writing, to the department and law enforcement agency explaining the extent and nature of the abuse or neglect the child is alleged to have suffered.(c) The department, upon receipt of such a report by a person other than a physician or duly certified registered nurse practitioner alleging that a child has been physically abused, shall investigate the report, and if the investigation reveals evidence of injury or that the child has been the victim of sexual abuse, the department shall have the child examined by a licensed physician or duly certified registered nurse practitioner. Any child protective investigator shall, with or without the consent of the parent or other person responsible for the child's welfare, have the right to remove the child from the place where the child may be to secure the examination required by this subsection. Upon completion of the examination, it shall be mandatory for the physician or duly certified registered nurse practitioner to make a written report of his or her findings to the department.(d) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this section.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 91, § 2; P.L. 1984, ch. 257, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 371, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 245, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 17, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 386, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 424, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40-11-6.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children|Section 40-11-6.1 - Penalty for failure to report or perform required act.

§ 40-11-6.1. Penalty for failure to report or perform required act.Any person, official, physician, or institution required by this chapter to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect or to perform any other act who knowingly fails to do so or who knowingly prevents any person acting reasonably from doing so shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or imprisonment for not more than one year or both. In addition, any person, official, physician, or institution who knowingly fails to perform any act required by this chapter or who knowingly prevents another person from performing a required act shall be civilly liable for the damages proximately caused by that failure.History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 248, § 10.
RI Gen L § 40-11-7.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children|Section 40-11-7.2 - Evidence.

§ 40-11-7.2. Evidence.(a) A videotape recording made by the department of children, youth and families, a law enforcement officer, a hospital, or a children's advocacy center of an interview of or statement made by a child who is the subject of an investigation conducted pursuant to § 40-11-7 is admissible in any court proceeding pursuant to this chapter, notwithstanding any objection to hearsay statements contained therein, provided it is relevant and material and provided its probative value substantially outweighs the danger of unfair prejudice to the child's parent, guardian, or other person responsible for the child's welfare. The circumstances of the making of the videotape recording, including the maker's lack of personal knowledge, may be proved to affect its weight.(b) Prior to the videotaped recording being introduced into evidence the court shall first determine that:(1) The statement is sworn to under oath by the child and the significance of the oath is explained to the child;(2) The recording is both visual and aural and is recorded on film or videotaped or by other electronic means;(3) The recording equipment was capable of making an accurate recording, the operator of the equipment was competent, and the recording is accurate and has not been altered;(4) Every voice on the recording is identified;(5) The statement was not made in response to questioning calculated to lead the child to make a particular statement;(6) The person conducting the interview of the child is available to testify at any court proceeding pursuant to this chapter; and(7) The child shall be available to testify at any court proceeding pursuant to this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 371, § 2; P.L. 2018, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 262, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40-11-7.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children|Section 40-11-7.3 - Mediation of child protection matters.

§ 40-11-7.3. Mediation of child protection matters.The family court may establish a voluntary mediation program for child protection matters. Once established, the court may, with the consent of the parties, refer to mediation all or any portion of a matter relating to child protection matters.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 59, § 2.
RI Gen L § 40-11-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children|Section 40-11-8 - Injury control unit.

§ 40-11-8. Injury control unit.The department shall establish a statewide injury-control unit to make possible more intensive protective services to high-risk families with children, and close coordination with a variety of community groups, medical facilities, and medical groups to ensure early detection and reporting of known or suspected abuse to protect the physical and mental well-being of children.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 91, § 2.
RI Gen L § 40-11-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children|Section 40-11-9 - Duties of law enforcement agency.

§ 40-11-9. Duties of law enforcement agency.Upon the receipt of a report concerning the alleged abuse or neglect of a child, it shall be the duty of the law enforcement agency to investigate further and to report the results of the investigation to the department and/or family court; provided, however, if there is reasonable cause to believe that a crime has been committed, the law enforcement agency shall report the result of the investigation to the department of attorney general. The investigation shall include personal contact with the child named in the report and any other children in the same household. The interviewing of the child, or children, if they are of the mental capacity to be interviewed, shall take place in the absence of the person or persons responsible for the alleged neglect or abuse.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 91, § 2; P.L. 1979, ch. 129, § 2; P.L. 1985, ch. 352, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 80, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40-11-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children|Section 40-11-10 - Use of physician's report for petition for removal.

§ 40-11-10. Use of physician's report for petition for removal.In the case of an ex parte petition for removal under this chapter, a signed physician's report that a child is abused or neglected as previously defined shall be sufficient to support approval of the ex parte petition for removal.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 91, § 2; P.L. 1979, ch. 248, § 9.
RI Gen L § 40-11-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children|Section 40-11-11 - Abrogation of privileged communications.

§ 40-11-11. Abrogation of privileged communications.The privileged quality of communication between husband and wife and any professional person and his or her patient or client, except that between attorney and client, is hereby abrogated in situations involving known or suspected child abuse or neglect and shall not constitute grounds for failure to report as required by this chapter; failure to cooperate with the department in its activities pursuant to this chapter; or failure to give or accept evidence in any judicial proceeding relating to child abuse or neglect. In any family court proceeding relating to child abuse or neglect, notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 37.3 of title 5, or the provisions of § 9-17-24, no privilege of confidentiality may be invoked with respect to any illness, trauma, incompetency, addiction to drugs, or alcoholism of any parent.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 91, § 2; P.L. 1988, ch. 106, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40-11-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40 - Human Services|Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children|Section 40-11-12 - Award of custody.

§ 40-11-12. Award of custody.(a) If the court shall find that a child is abused or neglected within the meaning of this chapter, the court shall by decree duly enter process as follows.(b) Place the child under the supervision of the department in his or her own home if the court makes a determination that the child will be safely maintained in the home, or award the care, custody, and control of the child to the department upon terms as the court shall determine. The court may place the custody of the child in the department until such time as it finds that the child may be returned to the parents, or other person previously having custody or care of the child, under circumstances consistent with the child's safety.(c) The court may require the parent, or person previously having custody, to undertake a program of counseling, including psychiatric evaluation and/or treatment as a prerequisite to the return of the child to his or her custody.(d) When a child has been placed in the care, custody, and control of the department pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or of chapter 1 of title 14, the court shall have the power to appoint a guardian of the person of the child.(e) No petition for guardianship shall be granted unless it contains the written consent of the parent or parents previously having custody of the child and of the department of children, youth and families.(f) The entry of a decree of guardianship pursuant to this section shall terminate the award of custody to the department and the involvement of the department with the child and the child's parents. The court may revoke a guardianship awarded pursuant to this section if the court finds, after a hearing on a motion for revocation, that continuation of the guardianship is not in the best interests of the child.(g) Notice of any hearing on such motion shall be provided by the moving party to the department of children, youth and families, the court-appointed special advocate, the parent or guardian, and any and all other interested parties.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 91, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 195, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 263, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 47, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 63, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 87, § 3; P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 23.