What's happening
This bill allows social services to include up to $80 every three months for diapers for eligible children aged two or younger.
Why it matters
Addresses diaper need for low-income families. , potentially reducing health risks such as rashes and infections for infants and toddlers when families struggle to afford an adequate diaper supply.
Reduces financial stress on parents and caregivers. by offsetting a significant and recurring childcare expense, freeing up household resources for other essentials like food or housing.
Could improve child care access and parental employment. because many child care providers require parents to supply diapers—lack of diapers can limit access to child care, in turn affecting a parent’s ability to work or attend school.
Highlights recognition of hygiene as a basic need within social services. , potentially setting a precedent for future support of other unmet material needs for young children in public assistance programs.
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Help Pay for Diapers
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Sponsors
2 Co-sponsors
History
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to children and families
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to children and families
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Fund Diaper Costs for Families
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Michaelle C. Solages
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1318
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 9, 2017
Introduced by Sen. PERSAUD -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Children and Families
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.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD02134-01-7
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Sponsor's memo
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.
Prior legislative history
None
Fiscal implications to state and local government
EFFECTIVE DATE : Immediately.
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