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HB 8490

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: May 12, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE NOREEN DREXEL BIRTHING CENTER FUND.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-8490
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-05-12
Healthcare
Summary

Establishes a fund within the department of health to support the operation and expansion of women’s, maternal, and infant health and birthing services at Newport Hospital.

Sponsor
Carson
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-04-29 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-12 Status in_committee
2026-05-12 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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