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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2022

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LICENSING OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

     Introduced By: Senator Jessica de la Cruz

     Date Introduced: March 10, 2022

     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 to meet the license

requirements of similar health care facilities. It would also allows 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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