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NY A09229

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Cunningham

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes an emergency relief program providing short-term, zero-interest loans or grants to federal employees and contractors residing in New York who lose income during federal government shutdowns, capped at two weeks of average net pay

  • Prohibits adverse credit reporting against affected workers for nonpayment during a federal shutdown and for 30 days after it ends

  • Authorizes state-regulated banks, credit unions, mortgage servicers, landlords, and utility providers to offer forbearance, deferment, or late fee waivers to affected federal workers

  • Requires state and municipal agencies to suspend enforcement actions for unpaid fees, fines, or tickets against affected workers during shutdown periods

  • Directs the Department of Labor to maintain a public online portal with relief eligibility information and requires the administering agency to submit reports to the governor and legislature within 90 days of each shutdown ending

Legislative Description

Enacts the "shutdown impact mitigation act" relating to providing emergency financial assistance and consumer protections to federal employees and contractors residing in New York state who experience loss of income due to a federal shutdown.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations11/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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