CA AB1671

Requires the Office of Rural Health to develop and administer a competitive grant program for medical services delivery, support, or expansion in rural California, contingent on legislative appropriation

Authorizes the office to expend up to $3,000,000 annually, with individual qualified providers eligible to apply once per year for grants of up to $10,000

Defines "qualified providers" broadly to include physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists, physical therapists, optometrists, chiropractors, and other licensed healthcare professionals

Specifies that grant funds may be used for workforce support, equipment, operational costs, infrastructure improvements, and other expenses necessary to increase rural healthcare access

Requires the office to establish eligibility criteria (including proof of active license and in-person rural services), application review processes, compliance monitoring, and outcome measurements focused on care access and provider retention