The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 27, aims to allocate funding to support rural hospitals in Connecticut. Specifically, it seeks to appropriate a sum of ____ dollars from the General Fund to the Department of Public Health for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. This funding is intended to enable rural hospitals to maintain and operate essential services, including labor and delivery and intensive care units.

The primary purpose of this legislation is to enhance access to vital health care services for residents living in rural communities, ensuring that they receive necessary medical care close to home. The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new funding provisions to address the healthcare needs of these underserved areas.