The California Assembly sent AB 108 to the governor on May 7, advancing a bill that would authorize up to $25 million in one-time emergency grants for distressed hospitals at risk of closing.
According to the Assembly floor session summary, supporters described the measure as bridge funding for rural and safety-net facilities while broader budget negotiations continue. The bill’s author, Assemblymember Gabriel, presented the measure during the floor session.
The chamber approved the bill and transmitted it to the governor, making the hospital aid effort an immediate budget and health care issue as lawmakers continue negotiating the state spending plan.
The Assembly also handled a long list of other floor items that day, but AB 108 stood out because of its direct fiscal impact and the potential effect on hospital access in vulnerable communities.
