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NJ S850
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Singer
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AI Summary
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Establishes a grant program within the New Jersey Department of Health to provide student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement for health care professionals who commit to working at partner hospitals in the state for a minimum of three years
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Partner hospitals must provide non-State matching funds equal to at least 200% of the grant amount, except for 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, with a maximum of $30,000 total in grant funds for loan repayment or tuition assistance
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Appropriates $5 million from the General Fund to fund the program, with the Commissioner of Health required to submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature beginning December 31, 2026
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Grants are administered through qualified recruitment and retention servicers that must have contracts with at least 10 hospitals and 10 educational institutions, including at least one of each located in New Jersey
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.
Budget and Appropriations
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
2/9/2026