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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A facility shall not:
(1) Refuse to admit a potential resident or remove a resident because the facility disagrees with the decision of the potential resident, the resident, or a resident representative acting on behalf of the resident regarding electronic monitoring; or
(2) Retaliate or discriminate against any resident for consenting or refusing to consent to electronic monitoring.
(b) Any contractual provision prohibiting, limiting, or otherwise modifying the rights and obligations in this chapter is contrary to public policy and is void and unenforceable.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-17.29-13. Resident protections - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-23-health-and-safety/ri-gen-laws-sect-23-17-29-13/
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