Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8490
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE NOREEN DREXEL BIRTHING CENTER FUND
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- McGaw (Democratic)
- Edwards (Democratic)
- Cortvriend (Democratic)
- Carson (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 12, 2026 · Legislature
05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 8, 2026 · Legislature
05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026) - Apr 29, 2026 · House
04/29/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance