Bill Commons

NY A 9646

in committee

Relates to liability insurance for voluntary foster care agencies

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

Quick answers

Did NY A 9646 pass?

Not yet. NY A 9646 is in committee as of 2026-05-19 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-05-19): PRINT NUMBER 9646A

What is NY A 9646 about?

Establishes participation in assigned risk plans for voluntary foster care agencies (Part A); requires the office of children and family services to establish standards of payment for liability insurance costs beginning July 1, 2028 for the 2027-2028 rate year that ensures the maximum state aid rate accurately reflect the year over year increased costs for voluntary foster care agencies; directs such office to establish an application process (Part B); establishes the voluntary foster care agency insurance bridge fund; establishes a process for the distribution of moneys in such fund; sets eligibility requirements; requires certain supporting documentation (Part C).

Who sponsors NY A 9646?

Andrew Hevesi is the primary sponsor of NY A 9646, joined by 12 cosponsors.

Description

Establishes participation in assigned risk plans for voluntary foster care agencies (Part A); requires the office of children and family services to establish standards of payment for liability insurance costs beginning July 1, 2028 for the 2027-2028 rate year that ensures the maximum state aid rate accurately reflect the year over year increased costs for voluntary foster care agencies; directs such office to establish an application process (Part B); establishes the voluntary foster care agency insurance bridge fund; establishes a process for the distribution of moneys in such fund; sets eligibility requirements; requires certain supporting documentation (Part C).

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-05-19 — PRINT NUMBER 9646A
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Andrew Hevesiprimary
  • Paula Kaycosponsor
  • Al Taylorcosponsor
  • Anil Beephan Jr.cosponsor
  • Aron Wiedercosponsor
  • Catalina Cruzcosponsor
  • Jo Anne Simoncosponsor
  • David Weprincosponsor
  • Pamela J. Huntercosponsor
  • Linda Rosenthalcosponsor
  • Maritza Davilacosponsor
  • Jen Lunsfordcosponsor
  • Judy Griffincosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-21

    REFERRED TO INSURANCE

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-05-19

    AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO INSURANCE

    amendment-passage,referral-committee

  3. 2026-05-19

    PRINT NUMBER 9646A

    amendment-passage

Versions

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Votes

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Related bills

Official source

https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/A9646?summary=&detail=

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