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S 5252 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes a loan forgiveness program for licensed mental health professionals in jails and prisons

Summary
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.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates loan forgiveness for mental health professionals in prisons to increase services, directly advancing rehabilitation-focused criminal justice reform.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates loan forgiveness for mental health pros in prisons to increase access to care, directly supporting mental health services in correctional facilities.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Feb 20, 2025
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Photo of Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
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