New York A10143: 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, February 12, 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

• Maritza Davila (D, 53) · primary sponsor
• Andrew Molitor (R, 150)
• Brian Maher (R, 101)
• Alfred Taylor (D, 71)
• Matthew Simpson (R, 114)
• Donna Lupardo (D, 123)
• Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D, 141)
• Erik Dilan (D, 54)
• Mary Walsh (R, 112)
• Karines Reyes (D, 87)
• Yudelka Tapia (D, 86)
• Catalina Cruz (D, 39)

Latest actions

1. June 4, 2026: SUBSTITUTED BY S8750
2. June 4, 2026: ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.501
3. June 4, 2026: RULES REPORT CAL.501
4. June 4, 2026: REPORTED
5. June 4, 2026: REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
6. February 25, 2026: REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
7. February 12, 2026: REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

Votes

• Assembly Ways And Means Committee: Favorable refer to committee Rules (June 4, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Assembly Rules Committee: Favorable (June 4, 2026): 28 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Assembly Social Services Committee: Favorable refer to committee Ways and Means (February 25, 2026): 16 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is A10143?

A10143 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 A10143 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 A10143?

In committee as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: SUBSTITUTED BY S8750 (June 4, 2026).

Who sponsored A10143?

Maritza Davila (D, 53), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for A10143?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A10143