Vote: Committee vote · Local Government
Senate Local GovernmentMay 19, 2026Result: passed
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Senate bill · S9670 (2025-26)
Authorizes BOCES to establish a workers' compensation reserve fund
Latest action May 19, 2026
New York State Senate
Same as A10496, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Summary
Adds BOCES to the list of entities that are authorized to establish a workers' compensation reserve fund.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the General Municipal Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
To provide BOCES with the explicit authority to establish such a reserve fund to strengthen their budgetary predictability in cases of workers' compensation claims.
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Where it stands
Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Education · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Education · New York State Senate, Local Government · New York State Senate.
The sponsor's argument
Why Siela Bynoe says this is needed
BOCES locations across New York State operate specialized programs serv- ing students with a variety of intense needs and provide career and technical education in hands-on instructional environments. These programs involve physical support, specialized equipment, and complex delivery of services. As a result, BOCES worker's compensation exposure can be higher than that of a normal classroom, claims may extend across multiple fiscal years, and these costs can create unplanned budget pres- sure. Without explicit authority, BOCES must absorb the costs within its current operating budget. By authorizing a Workers' Compensation Reserve Fund with this bill, BOCES will have the flexibility to plan their budgets more strategically while stabilizing costs over time and strengthening their fiscal predictability.
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Recorded votes
Full history
- May 19, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
- Apr 1, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
NY Senate
- Mar 6, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
NY Assembly