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NY A09563

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Josh Jensen

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires heads of 52 designated New York state agencies to appear in person before relevant legislative committees on a biannual basis
  • Agency heads must answer questions concerning agency operations, state policy, and any other relevant matters under their jurisdiction
  • Covered agencies include major departments (Health, Education, Transportation, Labor), authorities (MTA, Port Authority, Thruway Authority), and offices (Mental Health, Cannabis Management, Children and Family Services)
  • Allows a designee to appear if an agency does not have a designated head
  • Takes effect January 1 following enactment, with immediate authorization for agencies to develop implementing rules and regulations

Legislative Description

Requires state agencies to appear biannually in front of the relevant legislative committee; defines state agency.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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