Bill > S06558

This bill modifies the New York State district attorney and indigent legal services attorney loan forgiveness program by extending the "eligible period" for loan forgiveness. Currently, attorneys could receive loan forgiveness during a six-year period after completing their third year of employment, but the bill changes this to a seven-year period after completing the second year of employment. The bill allows attorneys to combine all periods of time they were employed as an eligible attorney or as a law school graduate awaiting bar admission in a prosecuting or criminal defense agency. This change effectively provides more flexibility for attorneys in public service roles to qualify for loan forgiveness, potentially making these critical legal positions more financially attractive. The bill explicitly states that it will not negatively impact attorneys already participating in the program, ensuring that current participants' awards or status remain unchanged. The amendment takes effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6558