Health care authorities; to provide for creation of a new health care authority out of an existing health care authority and for a division of assets and obligations

This bill establishes a formal process for creating a new regional health care authority from an existing one in Alabama, allowing counties or municipalities to split their current health care services into separate entities. It requires the original and new authority boards to negotiate a separation plan that divides facilities, assets, and liabilities fairly, with binding arbitration available if they cannot agree. The legislation mandates that the new authority have a distinct board of directors and outlines specific steps for transferring ownership of hospitals and other health care resources. Additionally, it sets a 12-month timeline for finalizing the separation plan and requires regular progress reports to the Judge of Probate.