· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE HOSPITAL CONVERSIONS ACT

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.

Sponsor

Lauren Carson (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-23

Policy area

Health

Latest action

01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services