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HB 3132 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

NURSE-TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Summary
Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Provides that an individual licensed under this Section may apply for a program that provides a full tuition reimbursement to individuals who: (1) attended and graduated from an education program based in the State; and (2) commit to working in a safety-net hospital in the State for at least 5 years.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides full tuition reimbursement for nursing education programs, directly funding higher education access and workforce development in healthcare, aligning with education support indicators.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds nurse education via tuition reimbursement, requiring 5-year service in safety-net hospitals to address staffing shortages and improve access to care in underserved areas.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tuition reimbursement for nurses committing to 5-year service in safety-net hospitals, incentivizing workforce retention and addressing healthcare staffing shortages in employment settings.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 Last action Mar 21, 2025
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Mar 21, 2025
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Mar 4, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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Hoan Huynh
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