The bill establishes a new section within the Public Health Act to create a Statewide Public Health and Climate Program, which is to be implemented by the environmental health epidemiology bureau of the New Mexico Department of Health by January 1, 2026. The program aims to enhance interagency collaboration focused on health equity and to mitigate the health impacts of extreme weather and climate change. It includes provisions for developing coordinated action plans to help local communities build resilience against climate-related health challenges, providing expertise for local planning, and facilitating community engagement in areas most affected by climate events.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $1,100,000 from the general fund to support the program's implementation in fiscal year 2026. This funding is designated for the environmental health epidemiology bureau and any unspent funds at the end of the fiscal year will revert to the general fund.