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HD 3501

An Act relative to healthcare industry recruitment and education for the 21st Century

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mindy Domb and 1 co-sponsor

Summary of HD 3501: Healthcare Industry Recruitment and Education Act OverviewHD 3501, the Healthcare Industry Recruitment and Education Act, is a proposed bill introduced in the l

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Bill Summary · HD 3501

Summary of HD 3501: Healthcare Industry Recruitment and Education Act

Overview

HD 3501, the Healthcare Industry Recruitment and Education Act, is a proposed bill introduced in the legislature on November 29, 2025. The bill aims to address workforce shortages in the healthcare sector by investing in education, training, and recruitment programs.

Key Provisions

The main components of the bill include:

  1. Healthcare Education Grants: Establishing a $500 million grant program to expand enrollment and support students in healthcare-related degree and certificate programs at public colleges and universities.

  2. Healthcare Apprenticeship Initiative: Creating a $300 million fund to develop and expand healthcare apprenticeship programs, providing on-the-job training opportunities.

  3. Healthcare Recruitment Tax Credits: Offering tax credits to healthcare providers who establish or expand recruitment and retention programs for hard-to-fill positions, such as nursing, mental health, and geriatric care.

  4. Healthcare Workforce Data Tracking: Requiring the state's healthcare workforce data center to enhance its data collection and analysis on workforce trends, shortages, and pipeline issues.

Affected Stakeholders

The bill is intended to benefit several key groups:

  • Students and prospective healthcare workers: Increased access to affordable healthcare education and training.
  • Healthcare providers: Assistance with recruitment and retention of critical staff.
  • State and local governments: Improved healthcare workforce data to inform policy decisions.
  • Patients and the general public: Expanded access to healthcare services through a stronger workforce.

Timeline and Next Steps

If passed, the bill would take effect on July 1, 2026. The various grant and tax credit programs would be implemented over a 5-year period, with the first round of applications and awards occurring in 2027. The healthcare workforce data tracking requirements would begin immediately upon the bill's enactment.

The bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, where it will undergo further review and potential amendments before being considered by the full legislature.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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