AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEALTH URGENT COMMUNICATION FUND.

SB 413 establishes a $5 million public health urgent communication fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The fund provides dedicated resources to ensure timely, clear communication during critical public health emergencies, targeting the general public, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders. It directly affects how emergency health information is disseminated by requiring timely, effective messaging through this specifically appropriated fund. The bill focuses on creating a dedicated funding mechanism for communication, not on specific health policies or regulations.