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New YorkS 105652025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 28, 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.

State workers pay and benefits funded

The state pays payrolls scheduled April 1 through May 28, 2026 for executive and legislative employees and certain work-program staff. About $2.6 billion covers these paychecks, including pay owed from before April 1. Another $1.35 billion funds benefits like health insurance ($982.8 million), Social Security ($226 million), and workers’ comp ($55 million). Courts’ staff pay ($352 million) and their fringe benefits ($122.25 million) are also funded.

More funding for the Essential Plan

The state provides $2.3 billion for the Essential Plan starting April 1, 2026. This pays member benefits and runs the program under federal waiver rules. Money can be shifted within the Health Department or to its research partner as allowed.

Medicaid funded but under a spending cap

The state provides $16.29 billion for Medicaid. State Medicaid spending cannot exceed $36.0992 billion from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. To stay under the cap, the Health Commissioner can change payment methods and, if needed, adjust or pause some benefits, following federal law. Changes are posted at least 30 days before, unless there is a public health emergency, and some may be retroactive if federal rules allow.

Funding for children's health coverage

The state provides $212.95 million for the Children’s Health Insurance Program starting April 1, 2026. The money can also reimburse local districts for enrollment work when children newly join Medicaid with incomes between 100% and 133% of the federal poverty level.

More support for developmental disability services

The state funds $1.216 billion for services for people with developmental disabilities beginning April 1, 2026. This includes $1.120 billion for medical assistance and set amounts for residential, day, family support, work training, and other services. Funds follow approved plans and may have program rate limits for certain periods.

Money to pay unemployment benefits

The state adds $1.89 billion to the Unemployment Insurance Benefit Fund starting April 1, 2026. This pays eligible UI claims and federally authorized programs, including disaster unemployment assistance.

State bills and projects get paid

The state uses $108 million to pay non‑payroll bills from April 1 through May 28, 2026. Up to $25 million pays capital‑project bills from April 1–May 28 for contracts and grants approved before April 1, 2026. Another $50 million pays capital‑project bills in that period for contracts and grants approved after April 1, 2026. This helps vendors and contractors get paid.

Extra funds for SNAP and WIC

The state provides $60.99 million for the federal Food and Nutrition Services fund starting April 1, 2026. This pays previously accrued SNAP and WIC assistance run through the state.

Funding for Indian health services

The state provides $71.052 million for the Indian health program starting April 1, 2026. The money can pay financial assistance that is already owed and new costs going forward.

Help for veterans: annuity and housing

The state provides $770,000 to pay annuities to blind veterans and eligible surviving spouses, with up to $15,000 for administration. It also provides $342,000 for homeless veterans’ housing services and benefits advising. Funds are available beginning April 1, 2026.

Help with prescription costs for seniors

The state provides $1.8 million for the EPIC program starting April 1, 2026. This pays program costs and reimburses participating pharmacies, including amounts that were already owed.

Courts' bills and local aid funded

The judiciary gets $36 million to pay non‑payroll bills dated April 1 through May 28, 2026. It also gets $32 million to pay aid owed to local governments for that same period. The Comptroller is authorized and directed to make these payments.

Rules to control emergency budget spending

Agencies cannot spend this act’s funds until the Budget Director issues a certificate and files it with the Comptroller and key lawmakers. The legislature and judiciary are exempt from this step. After the regular budget is enacted, the Comptroller moves these emergency expenses to the final appropriations and the emergency amounts are repealed. The law takes effect immediately and is treated as in force on and after April 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • José M. Serrano

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 82 • No: 2

committee vote • 5/26/2026

Rules Committee Vote

Yes: 21 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/26/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 61 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.118

    5/26/2026Senate

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    5/26/2026Senate

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

    5/26/2026House

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    5/26/2026House

  5. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - 3 DAY MESSAGE

    5/26/2026House

  6. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - APPROPRIATION

    5/26/2026House

  7. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.211

    5/26/2026House

  8. SUBSTITUTED FOR A11480

    5/26/2026House

  9. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    5/26/2026House

  10. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    5/26/2026Senate

  11. PASSED SENATE

    5/26/2026Senate

  12. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - 3 DAY MESSAGE

    5/26/2026Senate

  13. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - APPROPRIATION

    5/26/2026Senate

  14. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1327

    5/26/2026Senate

  15. REFERRED TO RULES

    5/26/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Original

    5/26/2026

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