This bill appropriates $200,000 from the general fund of the state treasury to the Department of Health and Human Services for the purpose of providing grants to organizations that care for the elderly in rural areas. The funding is designated for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027. Specifically, $100,000 is allocated to existing organizations that already provide care to elderly individuals in rural areas, while the other $100,000 is earmarked for organizations that will establish services for elderly individuals in rural counties that currently lack such services.

The bill aims to enhance the availability of care for the elderly in underserved rural regions, ensuring that these populations receive necessary support and services. The legislative assembly has shown strong bipartisan support for this initiative, as evidenced by the unanimous Senate vote and a significant majority in the House.