New York State Senate Session - 05/11/2026

New York State Senate · May 12, 2026

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Opening and pledge

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The presiding officer called the Senate to order, led the Pledge of Allegiance and asked the chamber for a moment of silent reflection in lieu of clergy.

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The New York State Senate met May 8, 2026 in Albany. Members restored and advanced several budget-related bills, considered an eleventh budget “extender” to keep state government operating through May 14, and debated and passed an automatic voter-registration bill that would require DMV, Medicaid and NYCHA interactions to transmit verified eligibility information to the State Board of Elections (effective Jan. 1, 2028).

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