The bill establishes an Occupational Medicine Residency Grant Program under Minnesota Statutes, section 144.1915, aimed at supporting existing and new residency positions in accredited occupational medicine residency programs located in Minnesota. The program will be administered by the commissioner of health, who is responsible for awarding grants to eligible, not-for-profit residency programs. The funds will be allocated primarily for new residency positions, with remaining funds distributed based on the number of existing residents. Grant funds can be used for various expenses, including training, recruitment, travel, salaries, and necessary improvements for residency programs, but cannot replace other available funding sources.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the application process, requiring eligible programs to submit detailed proposals to the commissioner, which will be evaluated for completeness and responsiveness. The commissioner will also oversee the program by collecting data to assess its effectiveness and the extent of residency shortages in occupational medicine. An appropriation of funds from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 is included to support the program, with a specified amount allocated for program administration.