Bill > SB2829

This bill modifies several provisions related to municipal hospital authorities, primarily expanding their operational flexibility and governance. The bill allows hospital authorities to change the number of directors more easily, with the caveat that reducing the number of directors cannot shorten an incumbent director's term. It clarifies the appointment process for directors, including provisions for multi-municipal authorities and specifying that authority employees and municipal officers are ineligible to serve as directors. The bill significantly broadens the powers of hospital authorities that no longer operate a hospital, allowing them to use their assets for public health initiatives such as funding indigent health clinics, medical research facilities, fitness centers, and supporting nonprofit health organizations. Additionally, the bill expands the ability of these authorities to issue revenue bonds for a wider range of health-related purposes, even when they do not directly operate a hospital. The legislation increases the population threshold for certain provisions and removes some previous restrictions on how hospital authorities can use their resources and financial instruments. These changes are designed to provide municipal hospital authorities with more flexibility in promoting public health and managing their assets. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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