New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6251: Enacts the New York state nursing shortage correction act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 6251 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the New York state nursing shortage correction act. Primary sponsor: Phil Palmesano (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enacts the New York state nursing shortage correction act; establishes the New York state nursing recruitment incentive and retention program; defines terms; provides for tuition benefits and the reimbursement of student loans if a person is a registered and licensed nurse; provides that SUNY and CUNY shall pay for a person's education if such person signs a contract stating that such person shall work in New York state as a registered nurse; makes related provisions; establishes the New York state nursing recruitment incentive and retention account.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9 · Republican/Conservative 2 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Palmesano | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 132 |
| Ken Blankenbush | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 117 |
| Karl Brabenec | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Jodi Giglio | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 2 |
| John Lemondes | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 126 |
| Brian Manktelow | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 130 |
| Brian Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 122 |
| Angelo Morinello | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 145 |
| Ed Ra | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Mike Reilly | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Chris Tague | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 102 |
“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 HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION