New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 9646: Relates to liability insurance for voluntary foster care agencies
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 9646 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to liability insurance for voluntary foster care agencies. Primary sponsor: Andrew Hevesi (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 9646A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes participation in assigned risk plans for voluntary foster care agencies (Part A); requires the office of children and family services to establish standards of payment for liability insurance costs beginning July 1, 2028 for the 2027-2028 rate year that ensures the maximum state aid rate accurately reflect the year over year increased costs for voluntary foster care agencies; directs such office to establish an application process (Part B); establishes the voluntary foster care agency insurance bridge fund; establishes a process for the distribution of moneys in such fund; sets eligibility requirements; requires certain supporting documentation (Part C).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Hevesi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Anil Beephan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 105 |
| Catalina Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Maritza Davila | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Judy Griffin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Pamela Hunter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 128 |
| Paula Kay | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 100 |
| Jen Lunsford | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 135 |
| Linda Rosenthal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Al Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| David Weprin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Aron Wieder | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 9646A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO INSURANCE
- REFERRED TO INSURANCE