Rhode Island § 40-11-15 § 40-11-15. Religious practices.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 40-11-15 — § 40-11-15. Religious practices.

Rhode Island § 40-11-15

Title 40Human services

Ch. 40-11Abused and Neglected Children

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-11-15 (2026).

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§ 40-11-15. Religious practices.

A parent or guardian practicing his or her religious beliefs that 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.

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§ 40-11-15. Religious practices.

A parent or guardian practicing his or her religious beliefs that 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.