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New YorkS 105442025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 26, 2026

Sponsored By: José M. Serrano (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Paychecks for state and court workers

The state pays scheduled payrolls from April 1 to May 26, 2026. It provides $2.36 billion for executive and legislative staff. Courts get $352 million to pay judges and court employees. It also covers pay for people in state-run sheltered work programs.

Essential Plan coverage stays funded

The state provides $2.3 billion for the Essential Plan starting April 1, 2026. This supports coverage and payments for eligible enrollees. Some uses require federal approval, and funds can move among certain health accounts.

More funding for children's health coverage

CHIP gets $212.95 million to pay aid owed and upcoming bills. The state can also reimburse local districts for admin costs when children newly enroll in Medicaid at 100% to 133% of the federal poverty level. This keeps kids’ coverage and local support running.

More support for developmental disabilities services

The state funds OPWDD services across the board. It provides $1.07 billion for community programs and $980.03 million for the state and local Medicaid share. It adds $53.74 million for residential care, $13.2 million for day programs, and $14.85 million for family support. There is $8.58 million for employment supports (with a small transfer allowed to ACCES‑VR) and $2.2 million for other targeted services. Funds can be advanced or reimbursed to providers under approved plans.

Health and fringe benefits for state workers

The law funds employer-paid benefits for state staff. It sets aside $1.33 billion for fringe benefits, including $982.76 million for health insurance and $9.34 million for the commuter tax payment. Courts get $122.25 million for health, pension, and other benefits. It also funds other general state charges tied to these costs.

Medicaid funding and a yearly cap

The law sets $14.33 billion for the Medical Assistance Program. It also caps state‑funded Medicaid spending at $36.10 billion from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, subject to federal approval. The budget director can adjust the cap for things like FMAP shifts, provider revenues, wage changes, or disasters. If projections exceed the cap, the director can order savings that may affect payments or services.

Food and nutrition benefits stay funded

The state uses $58.85 million in federal funds to pay SNAP, WIC, and other nutrition program costs. This money covers assistance already owed and bills as they come due. It helps keep grocery benefits flowing to enrolled households.

Funding for community and Indian health

The Department of Health gets $68.91 million for community health programs. This includes services and expenses for the Indian health program. The money pays assistance already owed and upcoming bills.

More money for unemployment benefits

The Unemployment Insurance Benefit Fund gets $1.71 billion. It pays regular unemployment claims under state law. It also pays federally authorized programs, including disaster unemployment assistance.

Short-term payments to vendors and localities

The state pays vendor bills for April 1 to May 26, 2026. Agencies have $108 million and the courts have $36 million to pay non‑payroll invoices. Courts also get $32 million to pay money owed to local governments. Up to $50 million covers capital project bills for contracts approved after April 1, and up to $25 million for those approved before April 1.

Help for blind and homeless veterans

The state provides $770,000 for annuities to blind veterans and eligible surviving spouses. Up to $15,000 may cover administration. It also provides $330,000 to support homeless veterans’ housing and benefits advising.

EPIC help for seniors' prescriptions

The EPIC program gets $1.8 million. It pays program costs and reimburses pharmacies for covered prescriptions. This supports prescription help for enrolled seniors.

Controls and transition for temporary funding

Agencies cannot spend these appropriations until the budget director issues a certificate and files it with the comptroller and key lawmakers. The legislature and judiciary are exempt. After the permanent budget is enacted, the comptroller moves spending to permanent accounts. When moved, these temporary appropriations are repealed.

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: 2

committee vote • 5/20/2026

Rules Committee Vote

Yes: 20 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/20/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 59 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.117

    5/20/2026Senate

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    5/20/2026Senate

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

    5/20/2026House

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    5/20/2026House

  5. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - 3 DAY MESSAGE

    5/20/2026House

  6. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - APPROPRIATION

    5/20/2026House

  7. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.170

    5/20/2026House

  8. SUBSTITUTED FOR A11465

    5/20/2026House

  9. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    5/20/2026House

  10. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    5/20/2026Senate

  11. PASSED SENATE

    5/20/2026Senate

  12. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - 3 DAY MESSAGE

    5/20/2026Senate

  13. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - APPROPRIATION

    5/20/2026Senate

  14. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1283

    5/20/2026Senate

  15. REFERRED TO RULES

    5/20/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Original

    5/20/2026

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