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Can you summarize RIGL 42-66-4.1?
Office of Healthy Aging > Definitions.
Short Summary
This chapter of the State of Rhode Island General Laws governs the abuse, neglect, exploitation, and self-neglect of elderly persons. It defines various terms related to elder abuse, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, exploitation, neglect, willful behavior, caregiver, and self-neglect. The chapter also outlines the concept of protective services, which are intended to prevent and alleviate abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect of elderly persons. The definition of an elderly person or elder is provided as any person aged sixty (60) years or older. The chapter does not specify any exemptions or penalties for non-compliance or violation of its provisions.
Whom does it apply to?
Caregivers, individuals with a duty of care, and elderly persons aged sixty (60) years or older
What does it govern?
Abuse, neglect, exploitation, and self-neglect of elderly persons
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Rhode Island