The bill establishes a new chapter in Title 40 of the General Laws, titled "THUNDERMIST FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM," which aims to support the Thundermist Family Medicine Residency Program in Rhode Island. It mandates an annual appropriation of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) starting in fiscal year 2026 to enhance the program's operational and educational activities. The funds will be used for various purposes, including recruitment and retention of residents and faculty, development of innovative curricula, expansion of clinical training sites in underserved areas, acquisition of necessary equipment, and support for administrative functions. The Department of Health will administer these funds in collaboration with the Thundermist Health Center.

Additionally, the bill outlines reporting requirements for the Thundermist Family Medicine Residency Program, which must submit an annual report to the General Assembly and the Department of Health. This report will detail the use of state funds, program outcomes, and the program's impact on primary care needs in Rhode Island. The report must include information on the number of residents trained, program activities, financial statements, and evaluations of healthcare access and outcomes. The bill also includes a severability clause, ensuring that if any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions will still be effective. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.