New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A06616

Introduced
3/6/25  
Refer
3/6/25  

Caption

Establishes the Capital Region preceptor stipend program to be administered by the office of the professions, under which qualified preceptor clinicians shall receive a $5,000 stipend; provides for such funds to be distributed from the office of the professions account.

Summary

Bill A06616 establishes the Capital Region preceptor stipend program aimed at addressing staffing shortages in New York's healthcare system. The program will provide a stipend of $5,000 to qualified preceptor clinicians who supervise students in clinical preceptorships. This initiative is designed to incentivize healthcare professionals to take on the mentorship role, thereby enhancing the training and development of future healthcare providers in the Capital Region.

Impact

The bill amends the education law and state finance law to create a structured stipend program for preceptors in the Capital Region. It allocates funds from the office of the professions account, with a cap of $5 million for the first year of payments. This program is expected to improve the recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals by recognizing and compensating those who contribute to the education of new clinicians.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill A06616 appears to be supportive, as it addresses critical staffing issues in healthcare and promotes professional development. However, specific discussions and votes have not been documented, leaving the overall public and legislative sentiment somewhat unclear.

Contention

There may be contention regarding the funding allocation and the effectiveness of the stipend in truly addressing staffing shortages. Some stakeholders may question whether the $5,000 stipend is sufficient to motivate healthcare professionals to take on additional responsibilities as preceptors, while others may advocate for broader reforms in healthcare staffing and education.

Companion Bills

NY S05660

Same As Establishes the Capital Region preceptor stipend program to be administered by the office of the professions, under which qualified preceptor clinicians shall receive a $5,000 stipend; provides for such funds to be distributed from the office of the professions account.

Previously Filed As

NY S04452

Establishes the Capital Region preceptor stipend program to be administered by the office of the professions, under which qualified preceptor clinicians shall receive a $5,000 stipend; provides for such funds to be distributed from the office of the professions account.

NY S05660

Establishes the Capital Region preceptor stipend program to be administered by the office of the professions, under which qualified preceptor clinicians shall receive a $5,000 stipend; provides for such funds to be distributed from the office of the professions account.

NY A02331

Establishes the New York state preceptor stipend program to be administered by the office of the professions, under which qualified preceptor clinicians shall receive a $5,000 stipend; provides for such funds to be distributed from the office of the professions account.

NY S04451

Establishes the New York state preceptor stipend program to be administered by the office of the professions, under which qualified preceptor clinicians shall receive a $5,000 stipend; provides for such funds to be distributed from the office of the professions account.

NY S07701

Establishes a clinical preceptorship personal income tax credit for certain health care professionals who provide preceptor instruction to students studying to be a health care professional.

NY S02067

Establishes a clinical preceptorship personal income tax credit for certain health care professionals who provide preceptor instruction to students studying to be a health care professional.

NY A02230

Establishes a clinical preceptorship personal income tax credit for certain health care professionals who provide preceptor instruction to students studying to be a health care professional.

NY A06460

Establishes a clinical preceptorship personal income tax credit for certain health care professionals who provide preceptor instruction to students studying to be a health care professional.

NY LB305

Adopt the Preceptorship Tax Credit Act

NY S1960

Establishing tax credits for health care preceptorship

Similar Bills

HI HB1591

Relating To Health Care.

HI SB1070

Relating To Healthcare Preceptors.

HI HB303

Relating To Healthcare Preceptors.

HI SB1070

Relating To Healthcare Preceptors.

HI HB303

Relating To Healthcare Preceptors.