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Tax Credit for Nurses Training New Healthcare Professionals

This new act introduces a $2,000 tax credit for nurses who dedicate at least 200 hours annually to training nursing students or newly hired nurses, especially in areas with healthcare professional shortages. This aims to encourage experienced nurses to share their knowledge, potentially improving healthcare access in underserved regions. The act is set to be in effect until the end of 2032.
Key points
Nurses serving as preceptors for students or new hires can receive a $2,000 tax credit.
The credit applies to nurses who complete at least 200 hours of preceptorship per year, particularly in designated health professional shortage areas.
The goal is to increase the number of experienced nurses training future professionals, potentially enhancing healthcare quality and accessibility.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_131
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
Process start date: 2025-01-16
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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 119_S_131.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Nurses serving as preceptors for students or new hires can receive a $2,000 tax credit.
  • The credit applies to nurses who complete at least 200 hours of preceptorship per year, particularly in designated health professional shortage areas.
  • The goal is to increase the number of experienced nurses training future professionals, potentially enhancing healthcare quality and accessibility.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Taxes Health Education