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 funding will prioritize new residency positions and can be used for various expenses, including training, recruitment, travel, salaries, and necessary improvements for residency programs. Importantly, grant funds cannot replace other available government or private funding.

Additionally, the bill outlines the application process for residency programs seeking grants, requiring them to submit detailed proposals that include objectives, work plans, budgets, and information on residency positions supported by the funds. The commissioner will also oversee the program by collecting data to evaluate its effectiveness, including information on residency shortages and the expansion of new positions. An appropriation is made for the program, with a specified amount allocated for administrative costs.