Relates to allowances for the costs of diapers

Latest action Mar 10, 2026

Relates to authorizing the payment of costs, up to eighty dollars, of diapers for an eligible child two years of age or younger for children receiving safety net assistance.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A405, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the Social Services Law.

Committee

Children and Families · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Children And Families · New York State Senate, Social Services · New York State Assembly, Social Services · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This bill creates an allowance for eligible parents to receive a quar- terly allowance to assist in the purchasing of diapers for their chil- dren two years and under.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Children And Families
Senate Children And FamiliesMar 10, 2026Result: passed
(6) (0) (0) (1)
Vote: Committee vote · Children And Families
Senate Children And FamiliesApr 29, 2025Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Al Taylor, Andrew Hevesi and 14 more on Agora

Democratic14
Republican2

Show all 16 on Agora

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Roxanne J. Persaud says this is needed

Children under the age of two require frequent diaper changes, which can become financially challenging for low-income parents. Frequent diaper changes are also necessary to prevent diaper rash, which if left untreated, could lead to other health issues for the baby. Helping parents gain an adequate supply of diapers will assist in avoiding further health issues for their children. The bill would provide eligi- ble parents with an allowance to purchase diapers. Every three months, parents of children aged two years and younger will be eligible to receive up to eighty dollars, which will assist those who have trouble affording diapers.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Mar 10, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
NY Assembly
Apr 29, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
NY Senate

Show full history (1 earlier event)

Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
NY Assembly

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