H8490

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.

Introduced·4/29/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the Noreen Drexel Birthing Center Fund to support women’s, maternal, and infant health services at Newport Hospital.

This bill establishes the Noreen Drexel Birthing Center Fund within the Rhode Island Department of Health to support the operation and expansion of women’s, maternal, and infant health services at Newport Hospital. The fund will be administered by the Department of Health in collaboration with the Newport Hospital Foundation. It will use funds exclusively for the continued operation, staffing, and enhancement of birthing services at Newport Hospital. The fund requires coordinated public, private, and philanthropic investment to ensure the sustainability of the birthing center.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

May 12

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

May 12

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 8

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

Apr 29

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance