When was Rhode Island House Bill HB 7272 introduced?

HB 7272 was introduced on Jan 23, 2026.

What's the current status of Rhode Island House Bill HB 7272?

The latest action on HB 7272 by the House was: 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study on Apr 09, 2026.

Who introduced Rhode Island House Bill HB 7272?

HB 7272 was introduced by Lauren H. Carson.

Bill tracking in Rhode Island - HB 7272 (2026 legislative session)

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Jan 23, 2026
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HB 7272

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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.)

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House • Apr 09, 2026: 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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7272

Companion bills: SB 2380

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Lauren H. Carson
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(D - 75)
Terri Cortvriend
primary
(D - 72)
Kathleen A. Fogarty
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(D - 35)
McGaw
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Edwards
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Finkelman
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Alzate
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Donovan
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Shallcross Smith
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Boylan
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Apr 09, 2026 | House
- 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Apr 03, 2026 | House
- 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

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04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
House Health and Human Services: 04-09-2026--H7272, H7626, H8203--Alex_Moore (1199 NE SEIU)--HHSPDF
House Health and Human Services: 04-09-2026--H7272, H7626, H8203--Amy_Young Yozura--HHSPDF
House Health and Human Services: 04-09-2026--H7272, H7626, H8203--Angela_Lima--HHSPDF
House Health and Human Services: 04-09-2026--H7272, H7626, H8203--Casey_Lindie--HHSPDF
House Health and Human Services: 04-09-2026--H7272, H7626, H8203--Judy_Byrnes--HHSPDF
House Health and Human Services: 04-09-2026--H7272, H7626, H8203--Xay_Khamsyvoravong (XAY)--HHSPDF
House Health and Human Services: 04-09-2026--H7272, H7626--Shaelyn_Bouchard--HHSPDF
House Health and Human Services: 04-09-2026--H7272, H8203, H7626--Amanda_Holmes--HHSPDF
House Health and Human Services: 04-09-2026--H7272--Alexandra_Quick--HHSPDF
House Health and Human Services: 04-09-2026--H7272--Ally_Flood--HHSPDF
House Health and Human Services: 04-09-2026--H7272--Emily_Walsh--HHSPDF
House Health and Human Services: 04-09-2026--H7272--Jennifer and Brian_Amaral--HHSPDF
House Health and Human Services: 04-09-2026--H7272--Jerome_Larkin (RI DOH)--HHSPDF
House Health and Human Services: 04-09-2026--H7272--Kate_West--HHSPDF
House Health and Human Services: 04-09-2026--H7272--Kathleen_Breede--HHSPDF
House Health and Human Services: 04-09-2026--H7272--Katie_Hellendrung--HHSPDF
House Health and Human Services: 04-09-2026--H7272--Lisa_Tomasso (HARI)--HHSPDF
House Health and Human Services: 04-09-2026--H7272--Lynne Ann_Villani--HHSPDF
House Health and Human Services: 04-09-2026--H7272--Matt_Grant--HHSPDF
House Health and Human Services: 04-09-2026--H7272--Melissa_Campbell (RIHCA)--HHSPDF
House Health and Human Services: 04-09-2026--H7272--Nicole_Phillips--HHSPDF
House Health and Human Services: 04-09-2026--H7272--Samantha_Leary--HHSPDF
House Health and Human Services: 04-09-2026--H7272--Shaeyln_Bouchard--HHSPDF
House Health and Human Services: 04-09-2026--H7272--Tenny_Thomas (Brown Health University)--HHSPDF

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https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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