The bill establishes the Minnesota Health Care Workforce Advisory Council, which aims to address the state's health care workforce challenges by providing research, data analysis, and policy recommendations. The council will consist of 16 members, including legislators, representatives from the Office of Higher Education, and appointees with relevant expertise. It will focus on various aspects of the health care workforce, including supply, demand, distribution, and diversity, while also ensuring representation from rural areas and underrepresented communities. The council is tasked with convening stakeholders, advising on health care workforce initiatives, and developing actionable recommendations to improve workforce conditions.

Additionally, the council is required to create a comprehensive health care workforce plan every five years, starting with a submission due by January 15, 2027. This plan will assess current workforce conditions, project future needs, identify funding sources, and outline action plans to meet projected demands. The bill also allows the commissioner of health to request data from state agencies to support the council's work, ensuring that the council has access to necessary information for effective decision-making.