NY A 6251
in committeeEnacts the New York state nursing shortage correction act
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower
Quick answers
Did NY A 6251 pass?
Not yet. NY A 6251 is in committee as of 2026-01-07 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
What is NY A 6251 about?
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.
Who sponsors NY A 6251?
Philip Palmesano is the primary sponsor of NY A 6251, joined by 11 cosponsors.
Description
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.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Philip Palmesanoprimary
- Kenneth Blankenbushcosponsor
- Karl Brabeneccosponsor
- Joe DeStefanocosponsor
- Jodi Gigliocosponsor
- John Lemondescosponsor
- Brian Manktelowcosponsor
- Brian D. Millercosponsor
- Angelo J. Morinellocosponsor
- Edward Racosponsor
- Mike Reillycosponsor
- Chris Taguecosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-02-27
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
referral-committee
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
referral-committee
Versions
- A6251Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
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- Prior session: A 5250not in this corpus
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