New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 4715: Establishes the nurse loan repayment program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 4715 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the nurse loan repayment program. Primary sponsor: Phara Souffrant Forrest (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HEALTH.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the nurse loan repayment program; authorizes the commissioner to award loan repayment awards to nurses serving in underserved areas or nursing homes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 2 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phara Souffrant Forrest | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Karl Brabenec | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Vivian Cook | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dave McDonough | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Steven Raga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Phil Steck | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO HEALTH
- REFERRED TO HEALTH