New York S8750: Establishes a fiscal cliff task force to conduct a study on fiscal cliffs in the state's public assistance programs and to make recommendations related thereto

What the bill says

An act establishing a fiscal cliff task force to conduct a study on fiscal cliffs in the state's public assistance programs and to make recommendations related thereto; and providing for the repeal of such provision upon expiration thereof.

From the introduced text, January 8, 2026:

AN ACT establishing a fiscal cliff task force to conduct a study on fiscal cliffs in the state's public assistance programs and to make recommendations related thereto; and providing for the repeal of such provision upon expiration thereof THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. (a) There is hereby established a fiscal cliff task force to study fiscal cliffs in the state's public assistance programs and make recommendations on how to reduce and eliminate such fiscal cliffs. For the purposes of this section, the term "fiscal cliff" shall mean a sudden decrease in public benefits that can occur with a small increase in earnings. (b) (i) The task force shall consist of nineteen members, each to serve for a term ending December 31, 2028. Such members shall be appointed as follows: two members shall be appointed by the temporary president of the senate; one member shall be appointed by the minority leader of the senate; two members shall be appointed by the speaker of the assembly; one member shall be appointed by the minority leader of the assembly; five members shall be appointed by the governor; three local social services district commissioners or their designees having relevant experience in administering public benefits shall be appointed by the governor, …

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Sponsors

• Roxanne Persaud (D, 19) · primary sponsor
• Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (R, 9)
• Jeremy Cooney (D, 56)
• Dean Murray (R, 3)
• Zellnor Myrie (D, 20)
• Peter Oberacker (R, 51)
• Ryan, Christopher (D, 50)
• Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D, 23)
• Mark Walczyk (R, 49)
• Lea Webb (D, 52)

Latest actions

1. June 4, 2026: RETURNED TO SENATE
2. June 4, 2026: PASSED ASSEMBLY
3. June 4, 2026: ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.501
4. June 4, 2026: SUBSTITUTED FOR A10143
5. February 3, 2026: REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
6. February 3, 2026: DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
7. February 3, 2026: PASSED SENATE
8. January 27, 2026: ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
9. January 21, 2026: 2ND REPORT CAL.
10. January 20, 2026: 1ST REPORT CAL.50

Votes

• FLOOR Vote (February 3, 2026): 60 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Social Services Committee: COMMITTEE Vote (January 20, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Social Services Committee (January 20, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S8750?

S8750 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Establishes a fiscal cliff task force to conduct a study on fiscal cliffs in the state's public assistance programs and to make recommendations related thereto.

What does S8750 do?

In its own words: An act establishing a fiscal cliff task force to conduct a study on fiscal cliffs in the state's public assistance programs and to make recommendations related thereto; and providing for the repeal of such provision upon expiration thereof.

What is the status of S8750?

Passed both chambers as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: RETURNED TO SENATE (June 4, 2026).

Who sponsored S8750?

Roxanne Persaud (D, 19), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S8750?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8750