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New YorkS 101032025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 4, 2026

Sponsored By: José M. Serrano (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

6 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

State paychecks and benefits stay funded

The state pays $1.49 billion to cover state employee paychecks due April 1–May 4, 2026. It also funds employee benefits and general charges, including $713.8 million for general state charges and $705.9 million for fringe benefits. The state pays $137.5 million for its Social Security contribution and $5.3 million for the commuter tax. This keeps pay and benefits flowing for state workers.

More funding for disability community services

Beginning April 1, 2026, $615.6 million funds community programs for people with developmental disabilities. The money is net of refunds and must follow an agency plan approved by the Budget Director. This supports residential, day, and family services run through the state’s disability system.

More unemployment funds for jobless workers

Starting April 1, 2026, the state provides $1.02 billion to pay unemployment benefits. This funds regular state UI and federally supported programs like disaster or extended benefits. It keeps money flowing to eligible claimants.

Medicaid funding and new spending controls

Beginning April 1, 2026, the state adds $303.54 million for Medicaid services and hospital care. Funds can cover higher wages and fringe costs tied to a new minimum wage for Medicaid‑funded workers. The state may pay CMS for drug costs for people on both Medicare and Medicaid. DOH must post quarterly public reports on Medicaid spending and risks. Agencies cannot use this money to change provider rates or pay expenses not allowed by law without DOH and Budget Director approvals. The Budget Director can shift money among health appropriations, and these funds may pay DOH settlements and court judgments.

More help for blind and homeless veterans

Starting April 1, 2026, blind veterans and eligible surviving spouses get annuities from a $385,000 fund. Up to $15,000 may cover program administration. The state also funds $198,000 for homeless veterans’ housing services. The law does not set each person’s annuity amount.

Agencies can keep paying bills

The state pays agency and vendor bills during April 1–May 4, 2026, including $44 million for operating costs. It sets aside $10 million for pre‑April contracts and $20 million for newly approved contracts to cover capital project bills in that window. Agencies must have a Budget Director approval certificate on file before spending; the legislature and judiciary are exempt. When the final 2026–27 budget is enacted, the Comptroller moves these charges to the final lines, and the temporary appropriations are then repealed.

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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: 76 • No: 0

committee vote • 4/29/2026

Rules Committee Vote

Yes: 18 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/29/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 58 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.108

    4/29/2026Senate

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    4/29/2026Senate

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

    4/29/2026House

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    4/29/2026House

  5. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - 3 DAY MESSAGE

    4/29/2026House

  6. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - APPROPRIATION

    4/29/2026House

  7. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.104

    4/29/2026House

  8. SUBSTITUTED FOR A11165

    4/29/2026House

  9. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    4/29/2026House

  10. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    4/29/2026Senate

  11. PASSED SENATE

    4/29/2026Senate

  12. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - 3 DAY MESSAGE

    4/29/2026Senate

  13. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - APPROPRIATION

    4/29/2026Senate

  14. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.878

    4/29/2026Senate

  15. REFERRED TO RULES

    4/29/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Original

    4/29/2026

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