Prostate Cancer Care Access Grant Program and Fund - Establishment

SB 519 establishes a Prostate Cancer Care Access Grant Program in Maryland to improve awareness and access to prostate cancer care services for state residents. The program provides grants to support public education about prostate cancer, cover travel costs for individuals unable to access local care, and fund culturally competent initiatives in consultation with relevant organizations. It creates a dedicated, non-lapsing fund requiring $100,000 annually starting in fiscal year 2026, with interest earnings credited back to the fund. The bill modifies state finance law to exempt this fund from standard interest allocation rules, ensuring sustained funding for these targeted services.