Rhode Island § 23-104-8 § 23-104-8. Safe haven.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 23-104-8 — § 23-104-8. Safe haven.

Rhode Island § 23-104-8

Title 23Health and Safety

Ch. 23-104The Rhode Island Clinician Wellness and Support Act

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-104-8 (2026).

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§ 23-104-8. Safe haven.
(a) A safe haven is established whereby a clinician who self-refers to the PHP or comparable
            program shall be protected from mandatory reporting to the professional licensing
            board.
         
(b) A PHP or comparable program shall serve as a confidential liaison between the clinician
            and the professional licensing board when the clinician:
         
(1) Is actively engaged in a PHP or comparable program; and
         
(2) Is compliant with treatment.
         
(c) Licensing boards shall not penalize clin

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§ 23-104-8. Safe haven.

(a) A safe haven is established whereby a clinician who self-refers to the PHP or comparable program shall be protected from mandatory reporting to the professional licensing board.

(b) A PHP or comparable program shall serve as a confidential liaison between the clinician and the professional licensing board when the clinician:

(1) Is actively engaged in a PHP or comparable program; and

(2) Is compliant with treatment.

(c) Licensing boards shall not penalize clinicians solely for seeking assistance unless there is an imminent risk to patient safety.