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H8203Introduced in the House

HOUSE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT A CONDITION PRECEDENT BE PLACED ON ALL FUTURE STATE FUNDING OR GRANT ASSISTANCE TO BROWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES TO ENSURE MAINTENANCE OF THE NEWPORT HOSPITAL BIRTHING CENTER (This resolution would condition the distribution of any state funds to Brown University Health on the continued operation of a birthing center in the city of Newport.)

IntroducedHouse Health & Human Services

Introduced by Lauren Carson, District 75

What does this bill do?

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Official description

House Resolution Requesting That A Condition Precedent Be Placed On All Future State Funding Or Grant Assistance To Brown University Health And Affiliated Entities To Ensure Maintenance Of The Newport Hospital Birthing Center (this Resolution Would Condition The Distribution Of Any State Funds To Brown University Health On The Continued Operation Of A Birthing Center In The City Of Newport.)

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 Finance

  2. Committee transferred to House Health & Human Services

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

  4. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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