A $25 million grant to support struggling hospitals in California has become law just days after its introduction. The rapid approval surprised many hospitals and lawmakers. Assembly Bill 108, signed last week, provides grants to public and nonprofit hospitals meeting specific criteria, like having less than 10 days of cash on hand. The goal is to help these hospitals until the new fiscal year begins on July 1. The Department of Health Care Access and Information will announce recipients on May 26. Some lawmakers and hospital leaders expressed concerns about the narrow criteria and whether the funding is sufficient to prevent closures.