There is a newer version of the Rhode Island General Laws
2013 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 23 - Health and Safety
Chapter 23-17.5 - Rights of Nursing Home Patients
Section 23-17.5-19 - Discrimination.
RI Gen L § 23-17.5-19 (2013) What's This?
§ 23-17.5-19 Discrimination. – Each patient shall be offered treatment without discrimination as to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, source of payment, disability, or diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementia.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1978, ch. 235, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 149, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 212, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 323, § 2; P.L. 1999, ch. 83, § 50; P.L. 1999, ch. 130, § 50.)
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