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H7272Introduced in the House

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.

IntroducedHouse Health & Human Services

Introduced by Lauren Carson, District 75

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 9, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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