The resolution introduced by Representative Lauren H. Carson requests that a condition precedent be placed on all future state funding or grant assistance to Brown University Health and its affiliated entities. This condition mandates the continued operation of the Newport Hospital Birthing Center, which is essential for providing inpatient labor and delivery services to the Newport community and surrounding areas.

The resolution specifies that Brown University Health must maintain operational standards, including continuous year-round service, 24/7 availability of obstetric staff, and adequate staffing levels to support safe deliveries without diverting patients to other facilities. Furthermore, it requires Brown University Health to certify compliance with these operational conditions to relevant state health authorities prior to the release of any state funds and annually thereafter.

In the event of noncompliance, the resolution stipulates that state fund distributions will cease immediately, and there may be recoupment of previously distributed funds. This condition is intended to remain in effect for all future fiscal years unless explicitly repealed by the General Assembly, thereby ensuring the ongoing availability of critical maternal and neonatal health services in the region.