Commissioner of health direction to join World Health Organization and Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network

This bill directs the Minnesota Commissioner of Health to work toward joining the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN). The commissioner must identify the necessary application process by September 1, 2026, and begin applying to join the network by December 1, 2026. The legislation affects the Minnesota Department of Health by requiring it to connect with an international system for tracking and responding to disease outbreaks. This change aims to integrate the state's public health infrastructure with global outbreak monitoring efforts.