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Rhode Island · Through site files published 2025-08-13 · Newer source version available

R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-101-9: Professions covered.

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  1. Title 23 Health and Safety
  2. Chapter 101 Healthcare Provider Shield

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.

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