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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

     Introduced By: Senators de la Cruz, E Morgan, Paolino, and Raptakis

     Date Introduced: February 16, 2023

     Referred To: Senate Judiciary

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 23-17 of the General Laws entitled "Licensing of Healthcare

Facilities" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

     23-17-12.12. Licensed healthcare facilities for abortions.

     (a) The licensed healthcare facilities that are used to perform abortions shall meet the same

licensing requirements as other similar healthcare facilities.

     (b) All licensed healthcare facilities that are used to perform abortions shall be inspected

yearly to ensure that they are compliant with all applicable laws and regulations.

     (c) The department of health may conduct unannounced inspections of those licensed

healthcare facilities that perform abortions.

     (d) Any inspection that reveals a licensing requirement deficiency shall result in the

facilities having its license revoked.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

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     This act would require healthcare facilities that perform abortions meet the license

requirements of similar healthcare facilities. It would also allow the department of health to conduct

unannounced inspections. Finally, it would require the licensed healthcare facilities, when their

inspection uncovers deficiencies, to have their license revoked.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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