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HB662 • 2025

Health; rural hospital organization; revise definition

Health; rural hospital organization; revise definition

Healthcare Taxes
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Sponsor
O'Steen, Angie
Last action
2026-02-18
Official status
Senate Read and Referred
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text confirms the intent to revise definitions and repeal conflicts but does not provide the actual new definition or specific effective date.

HB662: Revising the Definition of Rural Hospital Organization

This bill changes Georgia law to revise how a 'rural hospital organization' is defined for tax credit eligibility.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends Code Section 31-8-9.1 in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
  • Revises the legal definition of 'rural hospital organization'.
  • Addresses matters related to this change and repeals conflicting laws.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Entities seeking eligibility for tax credits under the revised definition of rural hospital organizations.

Terms To Know

rural hospital organization
A type of healthcare facility defined by state law that determines eligibility for certain benefits.
tax credits
Financial incentives provided to eligible entities, the rules for which are being updated in this bill.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not specify exactly how the definition of 'rural hospital organization' is changed.
  • The specific details about which tax credits are affected are not listed in the provided summary.
  • An effective date for when these changes take place has not been set or included.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-18 Georgia General Assembly

    Senate Read and Referred

Official Summary Text

Health; rural hospital organization; revise definition