R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-72.12-1: Findings.

The general assembly finds as follows:

(1) Individuals with disabilities continue to face unfair, preconceived, and unnecessary societal biases, as well antiquated attitudes, regarding their ability to successfully parent their children;

(2) Because of these societal biases and antiquated attitudes, new parents with disabilities may be unnecessarily referred to hospital social workers or the department of children, youth and families for evaluation of their ability to provide care or a safe environment based solely on their disability; and

(3) Children may unnecessarily be denied the opportunity to enjoy the experience of living in loving homes with parents with disabilities or other caretakers with disabilities.