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- Print number 7809a
- Amend and recommit to children and families
- Referred to children and families
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Title of bill
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to allowances for the costs of diapers
Title of bill
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to allowances for the costs of diapers
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill creates an allowance for eligible parents to receive an allowance every three months to assist in the purchasing of diapers for their children two years and under.
Summary of specific provisions
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to allowances for the costs of diapers. The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows: Section 1. Subdivision 1 of section 350 of the social services law is amended by adding a new paragraph (c) to read as follows: (c) In accordance with the regulations of the department approved by the director of the budget, allowances granted under the provisions of this title may include the costs of diapers for an eligible child, two years of age or younger. Said allowances shall not exceed eighty dollars every three months, per eligible child.
Justification
Infants urinate as often as every 1 to 3 hours or from time to time every 4 to 6 hours. Keeping them dry and free from diaper rash can be challenging for low-income parents. Diaper rash which is usually caused by irritation of the skin from being in contact with stool and urine can typically be prevented by frequent diaper changes. Assisting the eligible parents in acquiring an adequate supply of pampers can help in avoiding health consequences.
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Fiscal implications to state and local government
EFFECTIVE DATE : Immediately.
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