RI SB 2477
died on adjournmentAN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BORN-ALIVE INFANT PROTECTION ACT
Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · upper
Quick answers
Did RI SB 2477 pass?
No. RI SB 2477 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-02-06): 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
What is RI SB 2477 about?
Provides equal Medicare for infants born-alive as a result of abortion procedure/natural delivery with violations subject to criminal penalties for medical personnel/loss of license/civil action for damages.
Who sponsors RI SB 2477?
de la Cruz, Morgan are the primary sponsors of RI SB 2477.
Description
Provides equal Medicare for infants born-alive as a result of abortion procedure/natural delivery with violations subject to criminal penalties for medical personnel/loss of license/civil action for damages.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-06
- Latest action
- 2026-02-06 — 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- de la Cruzprimary
- Morganprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-02-06
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
introduction,referral-committee
Versions
- 2477Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
Official source
Attribution
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