R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-1.6-3: Immunity from liability.

The department of attorney general; the department of health; or an employer who disqualifies an applicant from employment or continued employment; on the basis of a disqualification notice as described in § 12-1.6-2, or of a national criminal records check relating to disqualifying information, shall not be liable for civil damages or subject to any claim, demand, cause of action, or proceeding of any nature as a result of the disqualification.