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The Rural Hospitals Bill
Georgia bill tweaks definition of rural hospitals for tax credits
Health; rural hospital organization; revise definition
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If passed, the bill would change how Georgia defines a rural hospital organization, affecting which hospitals can claim state tax credits.
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Citizens should watch because the new definition could shift tax credit money to some rural hospitals and away from others, changing community health funding.
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The facts
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- The bill would amend Code Section 31-8-9.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
- It revises the definition of "rural hospital organization".
- The change affects eligibility to receive state tax credits.
- Sponsored by Rep Angie O'Steen (R) and Rep Jaclyn Ford (R).
- The House passed the bill and it is now before the Senate.
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