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NY A04608
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Catalina Cruz
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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 six years to seven years
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Changes the start of the eligible period from after completion of the third year of employment to after the second year of employment
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Maintains the end of the eligible period at before the commencement of the tenth year of employment as an eligible attorney
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Includes a protection clause ensuring current program participants will not have their awards or status diminished by these changes
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Expands the eligibility period for indigent legal service attorneys to receive certain loan forgiveness.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026