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New YorkS 105202025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 20, 2026

Sponsored By: José M. Serrano (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More help for people with disabilities

Funding for community services for people with developmental disabilities rises to $1.062 billion. Residential services funding increases to $47.873 million. OPWDD may advance or reimburse providers, make loans, and transfer funds with Budget Director approval. The state may pay up to 100% of net deficits for day training and family support, and may buy certified family care home respite for up to 14 days.

More money for low‑cost health coverage

Starting April 1, 2026, the Essential Plan gets $1.15 billion for low‑cost coverage under a federal 1332 waiver. Children’s coverage gets $212.95 million for CHIP. Seniors in EPIC get $1.8 million for premiums and pharmacy reimbursements. The Indian health program receives $10.062 million and can pay past‑due aid.

Keeps state paychecks and courts running

The law pays state payrolls on time from April 1 to May 20, 2026. It provides $2.361 billion for executive and legislative paychecks and $352 million for judiciary pay. Judiciary fringe benefits get $122.25 million. Agencies get $88 million for operating bills and $1.345 billion for general state charges. Courts get $36 million for non‑personal costs and $32 million for local support so court operations continue.

More school aid for 2026–27

The state provides $8.218 billion for PreK–12 education for the year starting April 1, 2026. School districts receive this funding to support classroom instruction and services.

Medicaid funding up, new spending cap

Beginning April 1, 2026, Medicaid state funding increases to $13.719 billion for payments and local support. A state‑fund spending cap of $36.0992 billion applies from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. If projections go over the cap, the Health Commissioner must adjust payments, rates, or benefits to stay within the limit. The state posts notices and quarterly reports, and some changes can be retroactive if federal approvals allow. The Budget Director may adjust the cap for federal match and other listed factors.

More money for unemployment checks

The Unemployment Insurance Benefit Fund is $1.575 billion beginning April 1, 2026. The money pays regular unemployment and federally authorized disaster, emergency, extended, or other UI benefits.

Pays approved contracts and capital bills

The state pays approved program contracts and capital bills during April 1–May 20, 2026. $25 million covers contracts and grants approved before April 1, 2026. $50 million covers those approved after April 1, 2026. These amounts can pay capital project liabilities from April 1–May 20, 2026.

Support for nutrition and community health

The state provides $52.43 million to pay accrued aid under federal food and nutrition programs. The Department of Health’s Center for Community Health receives $62.492 million for services and operations for the year starting April 1, 2026.

Temporary budget rules keep payments going

Beginning April 1, 2026, the Comptroller can make payments to keep services running until the full budget is enacted. Agencies may spend these temporary appropriations only after the Budget Director issues a certificate filed with the Comptroller and key legislators. When the regular budget is enacted, the Comptroller moves these charges to the final appropriations and these temporary appropriations end. The act takes effect immediately and is in force on and after April 1, 2026.

Annuities and housing help for veterans

The state pays $770,000 in annuities to blind veterans and eligible surviving spouses, with up to $15,000 for administration. $294,000 funds housing help and benefits advising for homeless veterans.

Help for local farm businesses

The state provides $2.5 million to localities to run agricultural business services for farms. These funds support services that help small farm businesses.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • José M. Serrano

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 78 • No: 2

committee vote • 5/18/2026

Rules Committee Vote

Yes: 20 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/18/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 58 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.116

    5/18/2026Senate

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    5/18/2026Senate

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

    5/18/2026House

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    5/18/2026House

  5. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - 3 DAY MESSAGE

    5/18/2026House

  6. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - APPROPRIATION

    5/18/2026House

  7. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.136

    5/18/2026House

  8. SUBSTITUTED FOR A11445

    5/18/2026House

  9. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    5/18/2026House

  10. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    5/18/2026Senate

  11. PASSED SENATE

    5/18/2026Senate

  12. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - 3 DAY MESSAGE

    5/18/2026Senate

  13. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - APPROPRIATION

    5/18/2026Senate

  14. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1123

    5/18/2026Senate

  15. REFERRED TO RULES

    5/18/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Original

    5/18/2026

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