Bill > HB14

This bill appropriates $355,000,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 from the General Fund to the rural hospital operations and facilities revolving loan fund, which is a fund designed to provide financial assistance for rural hospitals. The purpose of this appropriation is to offer competitive grants to these hospitals, enabling them to improve their day-to-day operations and upgrade their facilities, thereby helping to keep them financially stable and modern. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it will become law immediately upon its passage and approval by the Governor, because it is considered crucial to make these funds available to rural hospitals as quickly as possible to prevent their closure.

Budget and Finance

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb14.html