Hospital charity care.

SB 337 requires certain nonprofit and county hospitals to provide specified levels of charity care to patients who cannot afford treatment. It sets clear minimum standards for free or discounted care based on income, directly affecting low-income patients seeking hospital services. The bill mandates hospitals to follow these defined criteria rather than relying on their own discretionary policies. This policy change ensures consistent access to care for financially vulnerable individuals across participating hospitals. The bill is currently in committee referral after its initial introduction.