S2358Introduced in the Senate
Establishes the Rhode Island Maternal Health Improvement and Equity Act of 2026, to establish permanent statewide support for maternal health and to implement the maternal health strategic plan improving maternal health care and access.
Introduced by Dawn Euer, District 13
What does this bill do?
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Official description
HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND MATERNAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT AND EQUITY ACT OF 2026 - Establishes the Rhode Island Maternal Health Improvement and Equity Act of 2026, to establish permanent statewide support for maternal health and to implement the maternal health strategic plan improving maternal health care and access.
Where it stands
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study · May 28, 2026
6
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel Zurier | 3 | Yes |
| Frank Ciccone | 7 | Absent |
| Walter Felag | 10 | Absent |
| Louis Dipalma | 12 | Yes |
| Jonathon Acosta | 16 | Yes |
| Brian Thompson | 20 | Absent |
| Jessica de la Cruz | 23 | Yes |
| Lammis Vargas | 28 | Absent |
| Elaine Morgan | 34 | Yes |
| Alana DiMario | 36 | Absent |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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