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SB 2284 Rhode Island Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

Summary
Requires healthcare facilities that perform abortions meet the license requirements of similar healthcare facilities and allows the department of health to conduct unannounced inspections.
Issues: ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareImposes licensing and inspection requirements on abortion facilities, potentially limiting access to abortion services (a healthcare service), aligning with 'restricts patient access'.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Jan 23, 2026
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Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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4 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Party
State
District
P
Photo of Elaine Morgan
Elaine Morgan
RRepublican
RI
34
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Photo of Gordon Rogers
Gordon Rogers
RRepublican
RI
21
P
Photo of Jessica de la Cruz
Jessica de la Cruz
RRepublican
RI
23
P
Photo of Thomas Paolino
Thomas Paolino
RRepublican
RI
17