Overview

• The $254 billion budget, the largest in New York's history, was passed over a month after the April 1 fiscal deadline.
• Lawmakers included $90 billion in federal funding, with potential revisions anticipated if federal cuts are enacted.
• The plan allocates $2 billion for one-time inflation relief payments of up to $400 for millions of residents.
• A provision ensures state coverage of Attorney General Letitia James' legal fees in federal investigations, sparking partisan debate.
• Additional measures include a ban on smartphone use in schools and new penalties for wearing masks while committing crimes.