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S 9542 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes the hospice workforce stabilization and innovation program; appropriation

Summary
Establishes the hospice workforce stabilization and innovation program; grants for staff retention incentives, continuing education, professional certification including board certification in hospice and palliative care, workforce wellness initiatives, and other workforce support activities approved by the department; creates grants for establishing regional hospice workforce pipeline programs.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new program with appropriations for hospice workforce stabilization, indicating increased government funding for public health services.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes hospice workforce stabilization program with grants for staff retention, education, certification, and wellness initiatives, directly supporting worker benefits and workforce stability.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 23, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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