The bill establishes the Health Care Strategic Recruitment Program within the Workforce Solutions Department of New Mexico, aimed at addressing health care provider shortages in the state. The program will focus on recruiting qualified health care providers who have graduated from New Mexico public post-secondary institutions within the last ten years 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 targeted health care professions 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. The Workforce Solutions Department is required to report annually to the governor and legislature on the program's effectiveness, including data on recruitment efforts, applicant success rates, and challenges faced by applicants. The report will also include recommendations for program improvements and any necessary statutory changes.