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NY A01602
Bill
Status
1/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jo Simon
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AI Summary
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Extends the eligible period for the New York State district attorney and indigent legal services attorney loan forgiveness program from 6 years to 8 years, beginning after the second year (instead of third year) of employment through the eleventh year (instead of tenth)
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Increases the maximum annual loan reimbursement from $3,400 to $8,000 per qualifying year for eligible attorneys
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Expands qualifying employment to include non-profit indigent civil legal services corporations in addition to prosecuting agencies and criminal defense agencies
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Clarifies that vacation time, employer-provided leave, and leave taken under the Family and Medical Leave Act do not count as interruptions in qualifying employment
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Takes effect April 1, 2026, with a provision that current program participants cannot have their awards or status diminished by the changes
Legislative Description
Expands the eligibility period for indigent legal service attorneys to receive certain loan forgiveness; increases loan reimbursement for certain attorneys who work in legal services with indigent clients.
Last Action
print number 1602a
3/3/2026