New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5071: Increases the maximum amount of individual awards for the physician loan repayment program and physician practice support program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 5071 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases the maximum amount of individual awards for the physician loan repayment program and physician practice support program. Primary sponsor: Joe Griffo (Republican/Conservative). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): REPORTED AND COMMITTED 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.
Increases the maximum amount of individual awards for the physician loan repayment program and physician practice support program to encourage physicians to practice in underserved areas.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Griffo | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 53 |
| George Borrello | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 57 |
| Patrick Gallivan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 60 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED
- REFERRED TO HEALTH
- REFERRED TO HEALTH