The bill establishes the Health Care Strategic Recruitment Program within the Workforce Solutions Department of New Mexico, aimed at addressing health care provider shortages. The program will target recruitment efforts for qualified health care providers who have graduated within the last ten years from New Mexico public post-secondary institutions in health care shortage fields and are not currently employed in the state's health care sector. The department, in collaboration with various health authorities, will create rules to identify specific health care professions and practices to focus on, and will provide a range of support services including outreach, information on recruitment incentives, and assistance with licensing and credentialing processes.

Additionally, the bill includes an appropriation of $2 million from the general fund for the program's start-up costs in fiscal year 2026, which will cover expenses such as staff, equipment, and supplies. The department is also required to report annually to the governor and legislature on the program's effectiveness, detailing metrics such as the number of successful applicants and hires, obstacles faced by applicants, and recommendations for program improvements.