Hospitals - Private Hospital Grant Program - Funding

This bill establishes a grant program to help private hospitals in Maryland secure funding for capital projects like building upgrades or new equipment. To manage this process, the Maryland Hospital Association must create a review committee that sets rules for who can apply, how projects are scored, and which ones get recommended for funding. The Governor is then authorized to include up to $20 million annually in the state budget starting in fiscal year 2026 to support these approved projects. The law ensures that the committee's membership reflects the geographic diversity of hospitals across the state while allowing flexibility to reject specific funding requests under certain conditions.