This bill proposes to update current statutes by appropriating funds to the Department of Health Services specifically for a grant program aimed at assisting rural hospitals. The bill would allocate a sum from the state general fund for the fiscal year 2026-2027 to help these hospitals cover the costs associated with acquiring and installing radiation protection systems in procedure rooms where ionizing radiation procedures are performed.

Additionally, the bill introduces definitions for key terms related to the grant program. It defines "radiation protection system" as a shielding system that offers protection against ionizing radiation exposure, and specifies that it must include real-time dosimetry for measuring radiation exposure during medical procedures. Furthermore, it defines "rural hospital" as a licensed hospital located in a county with a population of less than one million persons. These insertions aim to clarify the scope and purpose of the funding provided by the grant program.