S.2380

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·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2380 mandates stringent requirements for birthing center closures or significant service reductions.

Rhode Island S2380 introduces strict protocols for birthing center closures or significant service reductions. It requires advance notice, a detailed application, financial disclosure, a public hearing, and approval by the Department of Health. The application must include a comparative analysis of alternatives, a patient transition plan, a workforce plan, and a financial justification. The Department of Health must deny applications that do not meet these requirements and can impose civil penalties for noncompliance.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study

7 Yea

DDDDDDD

0 Nay

1 Absent

R

Calendar

Apr 9

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Apr 9

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

Senate

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

Jan 30

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services