H7272

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.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7272 mandates stringent requirements for closing or reducing services at birthing centers.

Rhode Island H7272 introduces strict protocols for the closure or significant reduction of services at birthing centers. It requires facilities to submit a closure application to the Department of Health, detailing financial disclosure, workforce plans, and alternatives to closure. The application must be accompanied by a public hearing, where community members can participate. The Department of Health must review the application and issue a decision within 90 days.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 9

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

Jan 23

House

Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services