Bill
Bill > A05246
NY A05246
NY A05246Establishes the nurse loan repayment program; authorizes the commissioner to award loan repayment awards to nurses serving in underserved areas or nursing homes.
summary
Introduced
02/12/2021
02/12/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Establishes the nurse loan repayment program; authorizes the commissioner to award loan repayment awards to nurses serving in underserved areas or nursing homes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the nurse loan repayment program, which authorizes the commissioner to award loan repayment awards to registered professional nurses or licensed practical nurses who agree to practice for at least five years in an underserved area or nursing home. The awards can be up to $150,000 over a five-year period, and the commissioner can use available funds as matching funds for federal grants to assist with loan repayment programs. The bill also allows the commissioner to postpone, change, or waive the service obligation under certain circumstances.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
William Colton (D)*,
Aileen Gunther (D)*,
N. Nick Perry (D)*,
Karl Brabenec (R),
Vivian Cook (D),
Dave McDonough (R),
Michael Montesano (R),
Phil Steck (D),
Last Action
referred to health (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A5246 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A05246&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A05246 |
Loading...