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Assembly approves $25 million emergency grants to keep distressed hospitals open

California State Assembly · May 7, 2026
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Summary

The Assembly passed AB 108, a one‑time emergency appropriation that authorizes up to $25 million in bridge grant funding for financially distressed hospitals, and transmitted the measure to the governor for immediate action.

The California State Assembly on April 28 approved AB 108, an urgency budget measure that provides up to $25,000,000 in one‑time emergency grants to hospitals at risk of closing.

"This bill provides up to $25,000,000 in one‑time emergency grant funding for distressed hospitals that are on the verge of closing in the next month," Assemblymember Gabriel said on the floor, urging immediate transmittal to the governor. She said the funding is intended as bridge support while the…

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