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NY A02053
Bill
Status
1/23/2023
Primary Sponsor
Latoya Joyner
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AI Summary
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Provides a $2,500 hazard duty differential and 35 hours of additional vacation time accrual to professional nurses, practical nurses, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists employed by the state during declared state disaster emergencies.
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Establishes a $500 annual state tax credit for nurses employed in state-operated medical care facilities or agencies.
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Creates a New York state nursing loan forgiveness incentive program offering up to $1,000 per year to eligible nurses with outstanding student loan debt who commit to working in state facilities for a minimum of 10 years.
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Requires state colleges and universities to admit professional nurses, practical nurses, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists employed by the state to baccalaureate degree programs.
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Takes effect immediately and is retroactively deemed in effect as of April 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Enacts the "New York state nurse employment, enhancement and dignity act" to provide hazard pay to nurses during a state disaster emergency, an annual tax credit for nurses, a student loan forgiveness program for nurses, and preferential school admission for nurses.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
1/10/2024