State Passes Seventh Budget Extender, Pushing Budget Deadline to April 30th
(April 27, 2026) On Mon., April 27th, Governor Hochul and the NYS Legislature introduced the seventh Emergency Appropriation and budget extension of the year, moving the state budget deadline to Thurs., April 30th.
The Governor and Legislature continue to debate the several key policy issues delaying the final budget agreement.
Meanwhile, there are only six weeks remaining of the scheduled 2026 State Legislative Session. The pace of bill movement and legislative activity is anticipated to accelerate quickly now, as many legislators will be eager to return to their districts to campaign for primary elections scheduled for June 23rd.
LeadingAge NY is continuing to urge lawmakers to keep long-term care (LTC) and aging services at the forefront of state budget discussions, and now we need to ensure that we are also advocating in support of our priority legislation, and against any problematic or worrisome bills that are emerging. A legislative update with key bills to watch during the remainder of this year's session is available here.
In addition, we ask members to please help keep the pressure on state policymakers by elevating and amplifying the news stories that LeadingAge NY is sharing on social media.
ACTION NEEDED: LeadingAge NY members are encouraged to participate in the “Fully Fund LTC” social media campaign and/or to like and share the recent news articles posted by LeadingAge NY:
- Newsday, Nursing Homes Fight for Adequate State Funding, featuring Gurwin Healthcare System:
- Rochester Business Journal, Support Certified Medication Aides in Nursing Homes, featuring St. Ann’s Community:
LeadingAge NY will continue to closely monitor state budget developments and advocate for the funding and reforms that reflect the real needs of NY's older adults and the mission-driven providers who care for them. Please reach out with any questions.
Contact: Sarah Daly, sdaly@leadingageny.org