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HB 8174 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Requires Rhode Island Medicaid to cover services provided by licensed certified professional midwives and to collect utilization and cost data, while allowing limits consistent with Medicaid rules.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 27, 2026
Last action
May 5, 2026 — 05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Grace Diaz D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled