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NY A08996
Bill
Status
2/1/2024
Primary Sponsor
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
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AI Summary
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Establishes a $2,500 hazardous duty differential for professional nurses, practical nurses, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists employed by the state during a declared state disaster emergency, plus 35 additional hours of vacation time accrual.
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Provides an annual $500 tax credit against state income tax for nurses employed in state-operated medical care facilities or agencies.
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Creates a student loan forgiveness program awarding up to $1,000 per year to nurses who graduated from approved New York colleges or universities, are employed as nurses in state facilities, and commit to practicing in the state for a minimum of 10 years.
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Requires admission of state-employed nurses to baccalaureate degree programs at SUNY colleges and independent colleges to meet nursing licensure requirements.
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Takes effect immediately and is deemed effective as of April 1, 2024.
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
referred to higher education
2/1/2024