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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Provides that an individual licensed under this Section may apply for a program that provides a full tuition reimbursement to individuals who: (1) attended and graduated from an education program based in the State; and (2) commit to working in a safety-net hospital in the State for at least 5 years.
AI Summary
This bill proposes a new tuition reimbursement program for nurses in Illinois designed to address healthcare workforce needs in underserved areas. Specifically, the bill would allow licensed nurses who graduated from an in-state educational program to apply for full tuition reimbursement if they commit to working for at least 5 years in a safety-net hospital. A safety-net hospital is typically a healthcare facility that provides medical care to patients regardless of their ability to pay, often serving low-income, uninsured, or marginalized populations. By offering this financial incentive, the bill aims to encourage nursing graduates to work in critical healthcare settings that might otherwise struggle to attract and retain qualified medical professionals, thereby improving access to healthcare in vulnerable communities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3132&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3132.htm |
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