2013 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 40 - Human services
Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children
Section 40-11-15 - Religious practices.


RI Gen L § 40-11-15 (2013) What's This?

§ 40-11-15 Religious practices. – A parent or guardian practicing his or her religious beliefs which differ from general community standards who does not provide specified medical treatment for a child shall not, for that reason alone, be considered a negligent parent or guardian. However, nothing in this section shall: (1) prevent the child from being considered abused or neglected if the child is harmed or threatened with harm as described in § 40-11-2; or (2) preclude the court from ordering medical services or nonmedical services recognized by the laws of this state to be provided to the child where his or her health requires it.

History of Section.
(P.L. 1976, ch. 91, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 270, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 599, § 1.)

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Rhode Island may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.