(WDNews) – Alabama House Bill HB312 is a new law that extends a tax on hospitals in Alabama to help fund the state’s Medicaid program until 2028. Medicaid provides healthcare to many people in Alabama who need it.
This bill was introduced by Representative Paul W. Lee and was passed by the Alabama House of Representatives on April 3, 2025, with a unanimous vote of 102-0. Now, it will be reviewed by the Alabama Senate.
HB312 is important because it makes sure that hospitals get the money they need to care for patients who rely on Medicaid. Without this tax extension, it could be harder for the Medicaid program to continue providing services.
This bill is different from a version of HB312 introduced in 2024, which focused on allowing midwives to work in birth centers. The current version of HB312 is only about extending the hospital tax for Medicaid funding.
If the bill is approved, it will help make sure the Medicaid program has enough funding to serve those who need it through 2028.
