Establishes a temporary practice authorization program for certain medical professionals to practice in underserved areas
Summary
Establishes a temporary practice authorization program for physicians, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to practice in underserved areas.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 16, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to expand the sponsor list and change the program title from a 'pilot' to a permanent 'program.' The most significant policy change is the addition of a requirement that individuals licensed through this program must live in New York and commit to working there for at least three years after becoming permanently licensed. The amendment also clarifies that the temporary authorization can only be applied for once.
Scope change
The program scope was expanded from a temporary pilot to a standing program, and eligibility was modified to include a mandatory three-year residency and employment commitment.
SCOPE
The program title was changed from a 'temporary practice authorization pilot program' to a 'temporary practice authorization program,' indicating a shift from a short-term trial to a standing initiative.
REQUIREMENT
A new condition requires that anyone licensed through the program must reside in New York State and commit to working for the employing entity for a minimum of three years after obtaining permanent licensure.
The temporary authorization is now limited to a single application per individual, preventing repeated renewals of the temporary status.
TECHNICAL
The list of bill sponsors was updated to include additional legislators (Paulin and Buttenschon) who joined the original sponsor, Woerner.
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Total actions
6
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Amendments
4
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Jun 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8472B
lower
Jun 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
May 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8472A
lower
May 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
May 16, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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