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New YorkS 101662025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 6, 2026

Sponsored By: José M. Serrano (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

9 provisions identified: 7 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

State worker paychecks and benefits funded

The state sets aside $1.799 billion to pay executive and legislative payrolls due April 1–May 6, 2026. It also funds $740.485 million for employee fringe benefits, including $514.422 million for health insurance and retiree health and $171 million for Social Security contributions. This keeps pay and benefits flowing during the budget gap.

More funding for health and nutrition

Starting April 1, 2026, the state adds one-time funding to key programs. It provides $1.15 billion for the Essential Plan, $212.95 million for CHIP, and $1.8 million for EPIC. It also funds $48.582 million for the Center for Community Health, $38.52 million for nutrition services tied to SNAP/WIC, and $10.062 million for Indian health services. Money can pay past-due aid and new aid after enactment.

More support for people with disabilities

Beginning April 1, 2026, OPWDD gets $760.608 million for community services. The money can pay local agencies, cover up to 100% of some program deficits, and fund housing help, start-up costs, and adaptive equipment. Direct support staff in OPWDD programs may perform more tasks when trained and supervised by a nurse and following a practitioner’s orders. This helps keep services available in homes and communities.

Medicaid funding, cap, and cut powers

Beginning April 1, 2026, the state adds $10.41 billion to pay Medicaid claims and administration. At the same time, total state Medicaid spending is capped at $36.0992 billion for April 1, 2026–March 31, 2027. If costs are set to break the cap, state leaders can change payment rates or even cut or pause some Medicaid benefits. They must follow federal law and usually give 30 days’ notice, unless a public health emergency requires faster action.

Court pay, benefits, and bills covered

The state provides $269 million to pay judiciary payrolls due April 1–May 6, 2026. It adds $115.75 million for judiciary employee benefits, such as health insurance, retirement, and Social Security. It also sets aside $36 million for court operating bills and $22 million for judiciary aid to localities from the same period.

More money for unemployment benefits

Starting April 1, 2026, the state provides $1.215 billion to pay unemployment insurance benefits. The money covers payments under state law and federally authorized programs. Eligible unemployed workers continue to receive checks.

Help for homeless and blind veterans

The state provides $216,000 to help homeless veterans with housing and benefits advising. It also provides $385,000 to pay annuities to blind veterans and eligible surviving spouses. Up to $15,000 may cover program administration. These funds start April 1, 2026.

Extra support for public transit riders

Beginning April 1, 2026, the state adds about $103.9 million for public transit. That includes $42.536 million in extra operating aid and $61.36 million for the trust fund, with $41.065 million for the MTA. Spending must follow a budget-approved financial plan.

State bills paid, with approval checks

The state pays agency bills for April 1–May 6, 2026 with $56 million for non-payroll costs. It also sets aside $10 million for capital contracts approved before April 1 and $20 million for those approved after April 1. No money from this act can be spent until the budget director issues a certificate of approval, except for the legislature and judiciary.

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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 • 5/4/2026

Rules Committee Vote

Yes: 20 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/4/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 59 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.109

    5/4/2026Senate

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    5/4/2026Senate

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

    5/4/2026House

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    5/4/2026House

  5. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - 3 DAY MESSAGE

    5/4/2026House

  6. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - APPROPRIATION

    5/4/2026House

  7. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.106

    5/4/2026House

  8. SUBSTITUTED FOR A11250

    5/4/2026House

  9. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    5/4/2026House

  10. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    5/4/2026Senate

  11. PASSED SENATE

    5/4/2026Senate

  12. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - 3 DAY MESSAGE

    5/4/2026Senate

  13. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - APPROPRIATION

    5/4/2026Senate

  14. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.880

    5/4/2026Senate

  15. REFERRED TO RULES

    5/4/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Original

    5/4/2026

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