Alabama HB232 makes the hospital provider privilege tax permanent.

Alabama HB232 removes the sunset clause on the hospital provider privilege tax, making it permanent. The bill outlines provisions for hospital payments, including inpatient and outpatient access payments, and establishes the Hospital Assessment Account. It specifies that the account is separate from the State General Fund and exempt from budgetary cuts. The bill also details the calculation of hospital assessments and the conditions under which the tax may be reduced or refunded. The changes are set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Alabama HB232 makes the hospital provider privilege tax permanent.

Alabama HB232 removes the sunset clause on the hospital provider privilege tax, making it permanent. The bill outlines provisions for hospital payments, including inpatient and outpatient access payments, and establishes the Hospital Assessment Account. It specifies that the account is separate from the State General Fund and exempt from budgetary cuts. The bill also details the calculation of hospital assessments and the conditions under which the tax may be reduced or refunded. The changes are set to take effect on October 1, 2026.