New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S10421

Caption

Provides that any volunteer agency who is granted state aid by the office of addiction services and supports or pursuant to a contract with a local governmental unit shall receive the full amount of such state aid within sixty days from approval; provides that volunteer agencies shall have two years to spend such aid.

Summary

S10421 would amend the Mental Hygiene Law to require that volunteer agencies receiving state aid from the Office of Addiction Services and Supports, or under a contract with a local governmental unit, be paid the full amount of that aid within 60 days of approval. It also requires those agencies to use the aid within two years of receipt for authorized services, including substance use disorder treatment, compulsive gambling services, prevention, and other related programs under the article. The bill is aimed at improving the timing and predictability of state funding for volunteer providers that deliver addiction-related services. By setting a firm payment deadline and a two-year expenditure window, it seeks to ensure that aid reaches community-based agencies promptly and is used for its intended public-health purposes.

Impact

The bill would add a new subdivision to section 25.11 of the Mental Hygiene Law, creating a statutory payment and spending timeline for certain volunteer agencies. It would affect the Office of Addiction Services and Supports, local governmental units that contract for these services, and nonprofit or volunteer providers that rely on state aid to operate addiction treatment, prevention, and gambling-related programs. The measure would not create a new program, but would change how existing aid is administered and when recipients must expend it.

Sentiment

Based on the bill text and the absence of recorded committee debate or votes, the measure appears to be framed as a straightforward administrative and funding-reliability proposal rather than a controversial policy change. Its stated purpose suggests support for community-based service providers and faster access to appropriated funds. No opposition or formal vote history is available in the provided materials.

Contention

The main potential point of contention is the mandatory 60-day disbursement deadline, which could be viewed by state or local administrators as limiting flexibility in grant administration, budgeting, or compliance review. Another possible issue is the two-year spending requirement, which may concern agencies that need longer to plan or reserve funds for multi-year service delivery. No specific opposing stakeholders or recorded objections are included in the available transcripts or vote history.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY A08392

Provides that any volunteer agency who is granted state aid by the office of addiction services and supports or pursuant to a contract with a local governmental unit shall receive the full amount of such state aid within sixty days from approval; provides that volunteer agencies shall have two years to spend such aid.

NY A09544

Provides that the governor shall designate staff within their office to act as a liaison to the chair of the not-for-profit contracting advisory committee to assist such advisory committee's interactions with state agencies; provides that the not-for-profit contracting advisory committee shall have the ability to request information from state agencies for reporting purposes and such state agencies shall provide such information to the chair of the not-for-profit contracting advisory committee.

NY S05756

Creates a transparency database for contracted not-for-profit organizations; provides such database will include those that are in the process of being approved for contracts, that have received certificates of approval, are approved for contracts, have received renewal contracts, or have been the recipient of fully-executed contracts with the state of New York.

NY S05397

Relates to certificates of honorable separation from or service in the armed forces of the United States; provides that such certificates shall be forwarded to the appropriate local veterans' service agency within 60 days of receipt.

NY A04649

Relates to certificates of honorable separation from or service in the armed forces of the United States; provides that such certificates shall be forwarded to the appropriate local veterans' service agency within 60 days of receipt.

NY S10420

Provides that an unsuccessful offerer may additionally request a written explanation comparable to such debriefing to be provided by mail or electronic mail, which the state agency shall provide within sixty days of the offerer's request for a written explanation; lengthens the period in which a debriefing shall be requested by the unsuccessful offerer and the length of time in which a state agency must respond from 15 days to 30 days.

NY S08648

Requires the office of fire prevention and control to pay training stipends in specific amounts to volunteer firefighters for completion of certain firefighter trainings; provides that if a volunteer fire company pays training stipends to volunteer firefighters in an amount below what is otherwise required to be paid by OFPC, OFPC shall pay the remaining amount.

NY S07424

Provides that state-funded SUNY programs shall be reimbursed at no less than 26% of the direct costs; allows state agencies to fund SUNY programs where such state agencies determine that such program would produce administrative efficiencies or cost savings.

NY S08126

Enacts the "mandatory arbitration & business licensing act"; provides that no state agency or local government shall issue or renew a covered license to any person that refuses to certify that such person will not, as the owner or operator of a business or provider of services in the state or a local government operating pursuant to such license; makes related provisions.

NY A09034

Provides that state-funded SUNY programs shall be reimbursed at no less than 26% of the direct costs; allows state agencies to fund SUNY programs where such state agencies determine that such program would produce administrative efficiencies or cost savings.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.