The proposed bill would update current statutes by appropriating $3 million from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2027 to the Department of Health Services (DHS) to establish a grant program aimed at assisting rural hospitals with the costs associated with acquiring and installing radiation protection systems in cardiac catheterization procedure rooms. This new funding initiative is designed to enhance safety measures for healthcare personnel exposed to ionizing radiation during medical procedures.

Additionally, the bill introduces definitions for key terms related to the grant program. It defines a "radiation protection system" as a shielding system that offers protection equal to or greater than a 0.25 millimeter lead-equivalent apron and includes real-time dosimetry for monitoring radiation exposure. Furthermore, it defines a "rural hospital" as a licensed hospital located in a county with a population of fewer than one million persons. These definitions and the appropriation of funds represent significant updates to the existing legal framework governing radiation safety in healthcare settings.