Rhode Island § 23-101-9 - Healthcare Provider Shield
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§ 23-101-9. Healthcare Provider Shield
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-101-9
§ 23-101-9. Professions covered.
The protections afforded by the provisions of this chapter for providing gender-affirming healthcare services, legally protected healthcare activity, and reproductive healthcare services, shall apply to the following healthcare providers:
(1) A qualified physician licensed pursuant to chapters 37 and 37.3 of title 5;
(2) A qualified osteopathic physician licensed pursuant to chapter 37 of title 5;
(3) A qualified physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 54 of title 5;
(4) A genetic counselor licensed pursuant to chapter 92 of title 5;
(5) A qualified psychologist licensed pursuant to chapter 44 of title 5;
(6) A qualified social worker licensed pursuant to chapter 39.1 of title 5;
(7) An advanced practice registered nurse, and a certified nurse practitioner, licensed pursuant to chapter 34 of title 5, and a certified registered nurse anesthetist licensed pursuant to chapters 34 and 34.2 of title 5;
(8) A certified nurse midwife licensed pursuant to chapter 13 of this title;
(9) A licensed clinical mental health counselor or associate, and a licensed marriage and family therapist or associate, licensed pursuant to chapter 63.2 of title 5;
(10) An electrologist licensed pursuant to chapter 32 of title 5;
(11) A speech-language pathologist licensed pursuant to chapter 48 of title 5;
(12) An occupational therapist licensed pursuant to chapter 40.1 of title 5;
(13) A chiropractic physician licensed pursuant to chapter 30 of title 5; and
(14) A pharmacist engaging in the practice of pharmacy and licensed pursuant to chapter 19.1 of title 5.
History of Section.
P.L. 2024, ch. 260, § 3, effective June 25, 2024; P.L. 2024, ch. 261, § 3, effective
June 25, 2024.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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