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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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J O I N T   R E S O L U T I O N

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $2,700,000 TO BE USED FOR MATERNAL HEALTH

IMPROVEMENT AND EQUITY

     Introduced By: Representative Lauren H. Carson

     Date Introduced: February 11, 2026

     Referred To: House Finance

     RESOLVED, That there is hereby appropriated beginning FY 2026, and annually

thereafter, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated for the fiscal year 2026-

2027, the sum of two million seven hundred thousand dollars ($2,700,000). The monies shall be

appropriated as follows:

     (1) Seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000) for the maternal health data and

surveillance unit established pursuant to § 23-13.9-4;

     (2) One million two hundred thousand dollars ($1,200,000) for the workplace

development program established pursuant to § 23-13.9-5;

     (3) Six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000) for community maternal health access grants

established pursuant to § 23-13.9-6; and

     (4) One hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for advisory council operations,

community engagement and reporting.

     The state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his orders upon the general

treasurer for the payment of said sum, or so much thereof as may be from time to time required,

upon receipt by him of properly authenticated vouchers.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

J O I N T   R E S O L U T I O N

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $2,700,000 TO BE USED FOR MATERNAL HEALTH

IMPROVEMENT AND EQUITY

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     This resolution would appropriate the sum of $2,700,000 to the department of health for

maternal health improvement and equity.

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