H7626

Establishes the Rhode Island Maternal Health Improvement and Equity Act of 2026, to establish permanent statewide support for maternal health and to implement the maternal health strategic plan improving maternal health care and access.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the Rhode Island Maternal Health Improvement and Equity Act of 2026 to create permanent statewide support for maternal health.

The Rhode Island Maternal Health Improvement and Equity Act of 2026 establishes permanent statewide support for maternal health and implements the maternal health strategic plan. The act creates an advisory board to oversee the implementation of the maternal health strategic plan, make recommendations for improving maternal care access and outcomes, and review statewide maternal data and disparities.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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)

Feb 11

House

Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services