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$2,000 Tax Credit for Nurses Mentoring Students in Healthcare Shortage Areas.

This law establishes a new $2,000 annual tax credit for experienced nurses and healthcare providers who mentor nursing students or newly hired nurses. The goal is to incentivize clinical training in areas designated as having a shortage of health professionals, thereby improving the quality and availability of local healthcare. This credit is available through the end of 2030.
Key points
A new $2,000 tax credit is available annually for eligible nurse preceptors (mentors).
Eligibility requires serving at least 200 hours per year as a preceptor in a designated health professional shortage area.
The measure aims to boost the number of experienced mentors, supporting the education of new nurses and enhancing healthcare access in underserved communities.
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Print number: 118_S_1627
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
Process start date: 2023-05-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PRECEPT Nurses Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1627.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new $2,000 tax credit is available annually for eligible nurse preceptors (mentors).
  • Eligibility requires serving at least 200 hours per year as a preceptor in a designated health professional shortage area.
  • The measure aims to boost the number of experienced mentors, supporting the education of new nurses and enhancing healthcare access in underserved communities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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