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S2380Introduced in the Senate

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.

IntroducedSenate Health and Human Services

Introduced by Dawn Euer, District 13

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?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study · April 9, 2026

7

Yes

0

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

8 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Health and 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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