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HB 7272

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 9, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE HOSPITAL CONVERSIONS ACT.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7272
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-04-09
Healthcare
Summary

Prohibits the closure or significant reduction of services of a birthing center without notice, application, financial disclosure, public hearing, and approval by the department of health.

Sponsor
Carson
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-23 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-09 Status in_committee
2026-04-09 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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