COVID-19 Hospital Expanded Capacity Program; extend repealer on.

HB 936 extends the expiration date of Mississippi's COVID-19 Hospital Expanded Capacity Program, which reimburses hospitals for pandemic-related infrastructure. The program provides grants to cover costs of creating ICU beds (up to $200,000 per bed) and negative pressure beds (up to $50,000 per bed) using federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. This extension directly affects hospitals that applied for or may apply for reimbursement under the program, allowing them to continue accessing funds beyond the original deadline. The bill amends Section 41-14-31 of Mississippi law to delay the program's termination date without altering its funding structure or eligibility rules.