The main purpose of this legislation is to ensure that Tennessee receives a permanent allotment of funds for disproportionate share hospitals (DSH) starting in fiscal year 2026 and continuing in subsequent years. Disproportionate share hospitals are facilities that serve a large number of low-income patients and often face financial challenges due to the high volume of uninsured or underinsured individuals they treat. Key provisions of the legislation include the establishment of a specific funding mechanism for Tennessee's DSH allotment.