The proposed bill establishes the Rhode Island Nursing Home Workforce Standards Advisory Board, which will serve as an advisory body to the General Assembly and the Department of Labor and Training. The board will consist of thirteen members, including representatives from nursing home employers, workers, community organizations, and various state departments. Its primary responsibilities will include advising on market conditions, wages, benefits, and working conditions in the nursing home industry, as well as recommending minimum compensation and working standards for nursing home workers and proposing training program standards.

The bill introduces new legal language by adding Chapter 17.31, titled "Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Act," to Title 23 of the General Laws. It outlines the composition, powers, and duties of the board, including the facilitation of data sharing among relevant state departments to support the board's functions. The act is set to take effect upon passage, emphasizing the importance of improving workforce quality in nursing homes to enhance care for residents.