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RI H7708

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Carson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $2,700,000 annually beginning FY 2026 to the Department of Health for maternal health improvement and equity programs

  • Allocates $1,200,000 for a workplace development program under § 23-13.9-5

  • Allocates $750,000 for a maternal health data and surveillance unit under § 23-13.9-4

  • Allocates $600,000 for community maternal health access grants under § 23-13.9-6

  • Allocates $150,000 for advisory council operations, community engagement, and reporting

Legislative Description

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $2,700,000 TO BE USED FOR MATERNAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT AND EQUITY (Appropriates the sum of $2,700,000 to the department of health for maternal health improvement and equity.)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Finance

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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