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S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2025
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A N A C T
RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ABUSE IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
Introduced By: Representatives Donovan, Speakman, Cotter, Boylan, Spears, Giraldo,
Alzate, Furtado, Diaz, and Morales
Date Introduced: April 23, 2025
Referred To: House Health & Human Services
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 23-17.8 of the General Laws entitled "Abuse in Healthcare 1
Facilities" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section: 2
23-17.8-2.1. Immigration status of patient. 3
It shall be violation of the provisions of this chapter for any personnel in any healthcare 4
facility, including any hospital, emergency or urgent care facility, to ask any patient their 5
immigration status or to ask the patient to present proof of their legal presence in the United States. 6
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. 7
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EXPLANATION
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
OF
A N A C T
RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ABUSE IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
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This act would prohibit any personnel, in any healthcare facility, from asking the legal 1
immigration status of any patient. 2
This act would take effect upon passage. 3
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