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New YorkS 99992025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 27, 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 workers pay and benefits funded

The state pays payrolls scheduled April 1–27, 2026 for executive and legislative employees ($1.23 billion) and judiciary staff ($186 million). It also funds fringe benefits, including $691.6 million for health, Social Security, and other benefits. This includes $514.4 million for health insurance and $116 million for Social Security. These benefits are for the fiscal year starting April 1, 2026, and cover amounts owed before April 1.

Medicaid funding boost and new limits

Beginning April 1, 2026, the state provides $6.489 billion for Medicaid services, administration, and local payments. State-funded Medicaid spending is capped at $36.0992 billion for April 1, 2026–March 31, 2027. The budget director can change payment rates, methods, or some benefits to stay under the cap, following federal rules. The cap may be adjusted for things like federal match, wage changes, or disasters.

More funding for health and groceries

The Department of Health gets $35.89 million for community health programs, including $7 million for Indian health. The EPIC drug program for seniors receives $1.8 million. Federal food and nutrition services rise to $28.89 million to pay assistance already owed to SNAP or WIC participants. Funds are for the fiscal year starting April 1, 2026.

More funding for OPWDD services

OPWDD community services receive $465.453 million for the fiscal year starting April 1, 2026. This includes $26.379 million for residential services, $6.48 million for day programs, and $7.29 million for family support. It also funds workshops, training, and other services.

More money for unemployment benefits

Beginning April 1, 2026, the Unemployment Insurance fund has $810 million. It pays benefits under state law and any federal UI programs. This helps claimants receive payments during the fiscal year.

State pays vendors and capital invoices

The state pays non-payroll bills incurred April 1–27, 2026 for executive agencies ($44 million) and the judiciary ($13 million). It also pays capital-project liabilities from that period: up to $20 million for contracts or grants approved after April 1, and up to $10 million for those approved before April 1. Vendors and contractors with eligible invoices from that window can be paid.

More help for veterans benefits and housing

The state provides $385,000 for annuities to blind veterans and eligible surviving spouses. Up to $15,000 can cover program administration. Veterans’ benefits advising and homeless housing services receive $162,000. Funding is available starting April 1, 2026.

Judiciary aid to local governments

The judiciary has $11 million to pay aid-to-localities liabilities from April 1–27, 2026. The comptroller uses this to pay local governments and others owed during that period.

How emergency funds are released

The law takes effect immediately and is treated as in force on and after April 1, 2026. Agencies cannot spend this money until the budget director files a certificate of approval; the legislature and judiciary are exempt. After final budget action, the comptroller moves these charges to regular appropriations. Once moved, the emergency appropriations in this act 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: 76 • No: 1

committee vote • 4/22/2026

Rules Committee Vote

Yes: 18 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/22/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 58 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.105

    4/22/2026Senate

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    4/22/2026Senate

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

    4/22/2026House

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    4/22/2026House

  5. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - 3 DAY MESSAGE

    4/22/2026House

  6. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - APPROPRIATION

    4/22/2026House

  7. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.102

    4/22/2026House

  8. SUBSTITUTED FOR A11020

    4/22/2026House

  9. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    4/22/2026House

  10. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    4/22/2026Senate

  11. PASSED SENATE

    4/22/2026Senate

  12. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - 3 DAY MESSAGE

    4/22/2026Senate

  13. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - APPROPRIATION

    4/22/2026Senate

  14. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.822

    4/22/2026Senate

  15. REFERRED TO RULES

    4/22/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Original

    4/22/2026

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