This bill directs the Commissioner of Health in Minnesota to take specific actions regarding the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN). By September 1, 2026, the commissioner is required to identify the necessary process for the Minnesota Department of Health to apply for membership in GOARN. Following this, by December 1, 2026, the commissioner must initiate the steps needed for the department to submit its application to join the network.

The bill emphasizes the importance of joining GOARN as a means to enhance Minnesota's preparedness and response capabilities for global health emergencies. This initiative reflects a commitment to improving public health infrastructure and collaboration on an international scale.