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New YorkS 100602025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 30, 2026

Sponsored By: José M. Serrano (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

10 provisions identified: 7 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.

State employee benefits and premiums funded

The law funds employee benefits for 2026–27, including $683.733 million for fringe benefits. It provides $514.422 million for the state health insurance program and the retiree health trust; any dividends can pay 2026–27 premiums. It pays $116 million for the state’s Social Security share, $40.5 million for employee benefit funds, $7.415 million for dental insurance, and $4.67 million for the metro commuter tax on covered employees. The judiciary’s April fringe benefits also get $62.25 million.

State worker paychecks and bills covered

The law funds April 1–30, 2026 payrolls: $1.491 billion for executive and legislative staff and $186 million for the judiciary. It pays agencies’ April operating bills, court vendor bills, and judiciary payments to localities. It also sets aside $10 million for pre‑April contracts and $20 million for post‑April approvals, including April capital bills. After the budget is enacted, the Comptroller moves these charges into the final appropriations.

Medicaid services funded for 2026-27

The law funds Medicaid care for the year starting April 1, 2026. It pays for hospital stays, ER and outpatient visits, clinics, nursing homes, and long-term care. It also funds managed care plans, health homes, pharmacy, dental, medical rides, and care at state-run facilities. This includes $8.45 billion for Medicaid, plus service funds like $303.5 million for inpatient care and $359.6 million for pharmacy.

More support for developmental disabilities

The law adds $608.823 million for OPWDD community services in 2026–27. It also provides $560.016 million to cover the state or local share of Medicaid services for people with developmental disabilities. Funds can reimburse or advance payments to counties and non-profits across local fiscal periods. This helps keep housing, day programs, family support, and self-direction services running.

More money to pay unemployment benefits

The state provides $990 million to the Unemployment Insurance Benefit Fund for the year starting April 1, 2026. It pays regular state UI and any federally authorized programs, like disaster or extended benefits.

Cap on state Medicaid spending

From April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, state-funded Medicaid spending is capped at $36.0992 billion. The budget director can adjust the cap for the federal match and other listed factors. If costs are projected to exceed the cap, the state can change rates, premiums, or benefits and seek federal waivers. The state posts changes and reports on impacts each quarter.

Community health, nutrition, and seniors' drugs

The state provides $38.03 million for local community health programs. It adds $31.03 million for federal food and nutrition assistance payments that have accrued, supporting SNAP or WIC operations and benefits. EPIC gets $1.8 million to help seniors with drug costs and pharmacy bills. The law also funds $7 million for an Indian health program under a state-approved plan.

Annuities and housing help for veterans

The law creates a Blind Veteran Annuity Assistance Program with $385,000 for annuities to blind veterans and eligible spouses; up to $15,000 may cover admin costs. It also provides $174,000 for veterans’ benefits advising and housing help from the Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund.

Budget OK needed before agencies spend

Agencies cannot spend money from this act until the Budget Director issues an approval certificate. A copy must be filed with the Comptroller and the Senate and Assembly finance chairs. The Legislature and Judiciary are exempt.

April emergency funding takes effect

The law is in force on and after April 1, 2026. It keeps April payrolls and operations funded. When the Comptroller moves these expenses into the final budget accounts, the emergency appropriations end.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • José M. Serrano

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 79 • No: 1

committee vote • 4/27/2026

Rules Committee Vote

Yes: 20 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/27/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 59 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.106

    4/27/2026Senate

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    4/27/2026Senate

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

    4/27/2026House

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    4/27/2026House

  5. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - 3 DAY MESSAGE

    4/27/2026House

  6. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - APPROPRIATION

    4/27/2026House

  7. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.103

    4/27/2026House

  8. SUBSTITUTED FOR A11150

    4/27/2026House

  9. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    4/27/2026House

  10. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    4/27/2026Senate

  11. PASSED SENATE

    4/27/2026Senate

  12. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - 3 DAY MESSAGE

    4/27/2026Senate

  13. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - APPROPRIATION

    4/27/2026Senate

  14. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.823

    4/27/2026Senate

  15. REFERRED TO RULES

    4/27/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Original

    4/27/2026

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