RI S2380 | 2026 | Regular Session

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3)
Status: Introduced on January 30 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-04-09 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE HOSPITAL CONVERSIONS ACT - 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.

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Title

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.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2026-04-09 - Senate - Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study (Y: 7 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2026-04-09SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2026-04-03SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
2026-01-30SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

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