New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 1277: Provides for loan forgiveness for mental health nurses
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1277 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides for loan forgiveness for mental health nurses. Primary sponsor: Patrick Gallivan (Republican/Conservative). It lists 2 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.
Provides for loan forgiveness for mental health nurses that make a commitment to practice in a "rural" tract or county.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Gallivan | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 60 |
| George Borrello | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 57 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
“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