Bill > S04801

This bill amends the New York Public Health Law to modify state aid reimbursement for public health services provided by municipalities, specifically removing a previous provision that limited New York City to a lower reimbursement rate. Under the revised law, municipalities, including New York City, will now be eligible for state aid reimbursement at a rate of no less than 36% of the difference between moneys expended on public health services and the base grant provided. The bill maintains an existing restriction that documented fringe benefit costs cannot exceed 50% of eligible personnel services, and reimbursement will only be provided for services that are eligible under the state aid article. The core public health services referenced are those identified in section 602 of the Public Health Law, and municipalities must apply for state aid through an approved application to receive this reimbursement. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, potentially providing more consistent and equitable funding for public health services across New York municipalities.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4801