Enacts the New York state nursing shortage correction act
Summary
Enacts the New York state nursing shortage correction act; establishes the New York state nursing recruitment incentive and retention program; defines terms; provides for tuition benefits and the reimbursement of student loans if a person is a registered and licensed nurse; provides that SUNY and CUNY shall pay for a person's education if such person signs a contract stating that such person shall work in New York state as a registered nurse; makes related provisions; establishes the New York state nursing recruitment incentive and retention account.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Phil Palmesano
RRepublican
Co
Angelo Morinello
RRepublican
Co
Brian Manktelow
RRepublican
Co
Brian Miller
RRepublican
Co
Chris Tague
RRepublican
Co
Ed Ra
RRepublican
Co
Jodi Giglio
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Joe DeStefano
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
John Lemondes
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Karl Brabenec
RRepublican
Co
Ken Blankenbush
RRepublican
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