Bill > S05360

This bill directs the Commissioner of Labor, in collaboration with the Commissioner of Health, to develop a comprehensive program addressing healthcare workforce shortages. Specifically, the bill requires the Labor Commissioner to maintain an annually updated list of healthcare positions experiencing substantial staffing shortages across New York State, which will be published on the department's website within 60 days of the bill's effective date. The bill also mandates the establishment of an expedited training and certification program for unemployed individuals interested in entering these shortage-critical healthcare roles. This program must be developed within 180 days of the bill's effective date and will provide streamlined pathways for unemployment claimants to quickly gain the necessary qualifications for in-demand healthcare jobs. The goal of this legislation is to simultaneously address workforce shortages in the healthcare sector and provide employment opportunities for unemployed individuals by creating a structured, supportive transition into healthcare careers.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5360