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NJ A6077
Bill
Status
11/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
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Establishes a grant program within the Department of Health to provide student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement assistance to health care professionals who commit to working at New Jersey hospitals
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Awards grants to qualified recruitment and retention servicers that partner with hospitals and educational institutions to connect health care students with employment opportunities
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Partner hospitals must provide non-State matching funds equal to at least 200% of the grant amount, except University Hospital which is exempt from the matching requirement
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Individual health care professionals may receive up to $10,000 per year and $30,000 total in assistance, with a required 3-year employment commitment at the partner hospital
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Appropriates $5 million from the General Fund and requires annual reports to the Governor and Legislature on program effectiveness beginning December 31, 2026
Legislative Description
"Public-Private Alliance to Retain Talent and Expand Regional Health Program Act"; creates grant program within DOH for student-loan and tuition relief and appropriates $5 million.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
11/24/2025