Rhode Island § 42-72.9-2 § 42-72.9-2. Fundamental purpose.

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§ 42-72.9-2 — § 42-72.9-2. Fundamental purpose.

Rhode Island § 42-72.9-2

Title 42State Affairs and Government

Ch. 42-72.9Childrenâ€™s Right to Freedom From Restraint Act

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-72.9-2 (2026).

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§ 42-72.9-2. Fundamental purpose.
This chapter is enacted to protect and promote the right of each child who is a resident
            or patient in a covered facility to be free from physical or mental abuse, corporal
            punishment, involuntary seclusion, and any physical or chemical restraints (as defined
            in this chapter) imposed for purposes of discipline or convenience. Every child who
            obtains services from a covered facility has a right to be free from both physical
            and chemical restraints that are not medically necessary or are used as a means of
            coercion, discipline, convenience, or retaliation by service providers.
         

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§ 42-72.9-2. Fundamental purpose.

This chapter is enacted to protect and promote the right of each child who is a resident or patient in a covered facility to be free from physical or mental abuse, corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion, and any physical or chemical restraints (as defined in this chapter) imposed for purposes of discipline or convenience. Every child who obtains services from a covered facility has a right to be free from both physical and chemical restraints that are not medically necessary or are used as a means of coercion, discipline, convenience, or retaliation by service providers.