New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8472: Establishes a temporary practice authorization program for certain medical professionals to practice in underserved areas
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 8472 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes a temporary practice authorization program for certain medical professionals to practice in underserved areas. Primary sponsor: Carrie Woerner (Democratic). It lists 5 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.
Establishes a temporary practice authorization program for physicians, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to practice in underserved areas.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrie Woerner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
| Marianne Buttenschon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 119 |
| Judy Griffin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| John McDonald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
| Karen McMahon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Amy Paulin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
“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
- PRINT NUMBER 8472B
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- PRINT NUMBER 8472A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION