Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7272
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE HOSPITAL CONVERSIONS ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Boylan (Democratic)
- Shallcross Smith (Democratic)
- Donovan (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Finkelman (Democratic)
- Edwards (Democratic)
- McGaw (Democratic)
- Fogarty (Democratic)
- Cortvriend (Democratic)
- Carson (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 9, 2026 · Legislature
04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026) - Jan 23, 2026 · House
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services