Rhode Island § 19-34-5 - The Elder Adult Financial Exploitation Prevention Act
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§ 19-34-5. The Elder Adult Financial Exploitation Prevention Act
R.I. Gen. Laws § 19-34-5
§ 19-34-5. Immunity.
(a) An employee of a regulated institution who makes a notification pursuant to § 19-34-2, or a regulated institution that submits a report pursuant to § 19-34-2 or makes a notification to a third party pursuant to § 19-34-3, or an employee or regulated institution that testifies or otherwise participates in a judicial proceeding arising from a notification or report shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability arising from the notification, report, testimony, or participation in the judicial proceeding, unless the employee or regulated institution acted in bad faith or with a malicious purpose.
(b) A regulated institution that in good faith and with the exercise of reasonable care places or does not place a hold on any transaction pursuant to § 19-34-4 shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability or disciplinary action resulting from that action or failure to act.
History of Section.
P.L. 2021, ch. 73, § 1, effective June 23, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 74, § 1, effective
June 23, 2021.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 19-34-5
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 19-34-5 cover?
Section 19-34-5 ("The Elder Adult Financial Exploitation Prevention Act") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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