Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8490: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE NOREEN DREXEL BIRTHING CENTER FUND

In committee Last action May 12, 2026: 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8490 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE NOREEN DREXEL BIRTHING CENTER FUND. Primary sponsor: Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Michelle McGaw (Democratic); Jay Edwards (Democratic); Terri Cortvriend (Democratic); Lauren Carson (Democratic).