Expands the Doctors Across New York program to include dentists
This bill expands New York's "Doctors Across New York" program to include dentists in addition to physicians. It allocates state funds specifically for loan repayment and practice support for dentists (and physicians) who work in underserved communities, with at least 50% of funds directed to general hospitals. Funding is distributed regionally (1/3 to NYC, 2/3 to the rest of the state) without competitive bidding, prioritizing primary care providers entering underserved areas. The policy directly affects dentists and physicians seeking to establish or join practices in underserved communities across New York State.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Larinda Hooks
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Al Taylor
DDemocratic
Co
Charles Fall
DDemocratic
Co
Deborah Glick
DDemocratic
Co
Jen Lunsford
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
JG
Jessica González-Rojas
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
John McDonald
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Griffin
DDemocratic
Co
Rebecca Kassay
DDemocratic
Co
Yudelka Tapia
DDemocratic
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