New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5252: Establishes a loan forgiveness program for licensed mental health professionals in jails and prisons
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 5252 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes a loan forgiveness program for licensed mental health professionals in jails and prisons. Primary sponsor: Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (Republican/Conservative). 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 loan forgiveness program for licensed mental health professionals in jails and prisons for the purpose of increasing the number of mental health professionals rendering mental health services in correctional institutions; provides for eligibility and priority; provides for awards in the amount of $2,000; makes related provisions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 9 |
“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