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NY S09278
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nathalia Fernandez
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AI Summary
- Amends New York State Finance Law section 99-nn to include interest earned on opioid settlement money as part of the opioid settlement fund
- Currently, the fund only consists of the principal settlement payments received by the state; this would add accrued interest to the fund balance
- All money in the fund, including the newly included interest, remains in the fund unless directed otherwise by statute or appropriation
- Introduced by Senator Fernandez on February 24, 2026 and referred to the Senate Finance Committee
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Includes interest earned on the monies obtained by the state through the statewide opioid settlement agreement, in the opioid settlement fund.
Last Action
REFERRED TO FINANCE
2/24/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/24/2026
Full Bill Text
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