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A 6251

Enacts the New York state nursing shortage correction act

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ken Blankenbush and 11 co-sponsors

Addresses New York's nursing shortage by expanding education, funding, and incentives to grow and retain nurses, educators, and facilities, pending Higher Education action.

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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Bill Summary · A 6251

Bill A 6251 — Enacts the New York state nursing shortage correction act

Overview

Bill A 6251 is titled the “New York state nursing shortage correction act.” The bill aims to address nursing workforce shortages in New York. The material provided does not include the bill’s actual text, so the specific policy provisions, mechanisms, or funding details are not listed here. The bill’s status indicates it has been referred to the Higher Education committee for consideration.

Purpose and scope (as indicated by the title)

  • Intent: To address and correct the nursing shortage within New York State.
  • Scope: The precise policy tools (e.g., education programs, funding, loan forgiveness, workforce incentives) are not specified in the available information.

Key provisions

  • Not provided in the available content. A detailed summary of provisions (who is eligible, what programs or funding would be created or modified, timelines, reporting requirements, and oversight) requires access to the bill text.
  • Once the bill text is released or updated, a concrete breakdown of provisions will be able to identify:
    • Education and training initiatives
    • Funding mechanisms or appropriations
    • Eligibility criteria for programs or incentives
    • Accountability and reporting requirements
    • Any changes to licensing, certification, or scope of practice that pertain to nursing

Affected parties

  • The bill’s focus suggests potential impact on:
    • Nursing students and prospective nurses
    • Nursing educators and higher education institutions
    • Healthcare employers and facilities reliant on nursing staff
    • State education and health agencies
  • Specific beneficiaries, program design, and distribution of funds or support would depend on the actual provisions in the bill text.

Legislative history and status

  • Introduced: February 27, 2025
  • Status: Referred to Higher Education
  • Legislative actions recorded:
    • 2025-02-27: Referred to Higher Education (listed twice in the provided content)
  • Sponsorship:
    • Primary sponsor: Philip Palmesano
    • Co-sponsors: John Lemondes, Brian Manktelow, Edward Ra, Angelo J. Morinello, Chris Tague, Joe DeStefano, Karl Brabenec, Jodi Giglio, Brian D. Miller, Mike Reilly, Kenneth Blankenbush

Related bills (prior sessions)

  • A 5080, A 5153, A 4346, A 4779, A 7395, A 5250, A 4980, A 4491, A 3586
  • These related bills from prior sessions may address similar nursing workforce themes and could inform comparisons once the A 6251 provisions are available.

Timeline and next steps

  • Next steps depend on passage out of the Higher Education committee and subsequent floor consideration. The bill would need to advance through the usual legislative process to become law, with potential amendments along the way.
  • For a more comprehensive assessment, the text of A 6251 should be reviewed once released.

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

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