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Last action · January 13, 2026

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Introduced January 6, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB14

AN ACT relating to the rural hospital operations and facilities revolving loan fund, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

Appropriate $355,000,000 in fiscal year 2026-27 to the rural hospital operations and facilities revolving loan fund; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.

Appropriations Budget and Financial Administration Effective Dates, Emergency Hospitals And Health Facilities

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This bill would direct $355 million in state funding to a revolving loan fund that supports rural hospitals in Kentucky. The money could be used by rural hospitals for operations and facilities, with loans potentially being repaid and reused for future needs. It is marked as an emergency measure, meaning it would take effect immediately if signed into law. Who it may affect: residents in rural communities who rely on local hospitals for healthcare access, and the rural hospitals and health facilities that could apply for loans through the fund.

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