H8203

HOUSE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT A CONDITION PRECEDENT BE PLACED ON ALL FUTURE STATE FUNDING OR GRANT ASSISTANCE TO BROWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES TO ENSURE MAINTENANCE OF THE NEWPORT HOSPITAL BIRTHING CENTER (This resolution would condition the distribution of any state funds to Brown University Health on the continued operation of a birthing center in the city of Newport.)

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island House Resolution H8203 seeks to condition state funding to Brown University Health on maintaining the Newport Hospital Birthing Center.

Rhode Island House Resolution H8203 requests that all future state funding or grant assistance to Brown University Health and affiliated entities be contingent on the continued operation of the Newport Hospital Birthing Center. The resolution emphasizes the importance of the birthing center for maternal and neonatal health, ensuring it remains fully operational with necessary staff and services. It mandates that Brown University Health certify compliance with these standards to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Rhode Island Department of Health.

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Current
Health & Human Services Committee
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Committee decision

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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)

Apr 1

House

Committee transferred to House Health & Human Services