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A 11285

Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 11, 2026

2025 Regular Session

Provides temporary emergency funding (April 1–May 11, 2026) to cover state government payments until 2026-27 appropriations are enacted.

SUBSTITUTED BY S10221
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Bill Summary · A 11285

Overview

  • Bill: A 11285
  • Session: 2025-2026 | Jurisdiction: New York
  • Purpose: Provide emergency appropriations to cover state government payments for a short period (April 1, 2026 through May 11, 2026) until annual appropriation bills are enacted.

Main purpose and intent

  • The bill authorizes temporary appropriations to ensure continued payments for government operations during a gap period before the governor submits and the legislature enacts full appropriation bills for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
  • It explicitly states these emergency funds are sufficient authority for the Comptroller to make specified payments.

Key provisions and changes

  • Establishes emergency funding for the period April 1, 2026 through May 11, 2026.
  • Personal services and executive branch payrolls (including governor, lieutenant governor, comptroller, attorney general) and legislative payrolls are funded with a total appropriation of 1,799,296,469 for April 1–May 11, 2026.
  • Non-personal service liabilities for state operations in the executive branch, judiciary, and related areas are funded to cover those periods, with a total of 56,000,000 for relevant districts and agencies.
  • General state charges and department-specific appropriations are adjusted to provide:
    • Specific health and fringe-benefit contributions for state employees.
    • Health insurance fund contributions, Social Security, workers’ compensation, dental, vision, and other fringe benefits.
  • Department of Health and related health programs receive targeted adjustments, including:
    • Essential Plan, Medicaid, Child Health Insurance, EPIC, and various health services accounts.
    • Provisions to manage Medicaid expenditures, including a Medicaid savings allocation adjustment to address potential overspending, with criteria ensuring federal compliance and legislative consultation.
    • Quarterly reporting requirements and potential interchanges between health-related funds and other agencies to support housing and services if needed.
  • Department of Labor unemployment benefits programs are funded for disaster-related unemployment, with a dedicated amount of 1,260,000,000.
  • Transportation: Emergency mass transit operating assistance and related mass transit funding are provided to various authorities (e.g., MTA, local authorities) through multiple dedicated accounts and fund categories, with a total enhancement of operating support for several regions.
  • Several sections emphasize that emergency funding does not alter existing law or impair the authority of state agencies to operate, and it does not supersede Section 40 of the State Finance Law regarding expiration of 2025-2026 appropriations.
  • Several items include “notwithstanding” language to allow transfers, reallocations, and adjustments within the health and social services portfolio as needed to address immediate needs.

Who or what is affected

  • State departments and agencies across executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
  • Health and social services programs (Medicaid, Essential Plan, CHIP, EPIC) and related localities and providers.
  • Localities, municipalities, and clinics receiving Medicaid and public health funding.
  • Unemployment insurance programs and disaster-related unemployment benefits.
  • Mass transportation systems and authorities (e.g., MTA, regional transit authorities) that rely on state operating assistance.
  • State employees and retirees in terms of fringe benefits funding.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The emergency appropriations cover a narrow window: April 1, 2026 through May 11, 2026.
  • The bill provides authority until appropriation bills for the 2026-27 year are enacted by the governor and passed by the legislature.
  • Notable governance features include required notifications and potential adjustments to Medicaid spending with quarterly reporting and legislative consultation.
  • Provisions include interdepartmental transfer capabilities and budgeting flexibility subject to director of the budget approvals.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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