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NY S07041

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/18/2016

Primary Sponsor

Michael Venditto

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacturers, importers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and secondhand dealers from selling, leasing, or offering for sale crib bumper pads in New York State, whether as crib accessories or separate items.

  • Defines "crib bumper pads" as non-mesh material pads placed directly above mattresses in cribs and running along interior sides, excluding mesh liners.

  • Requires child care facilities and places of public accommodation (hotels, motels, inns) to remove and prohibits use of crib bumper pads on premises effective upon the law's enactment.

  • Directs the Office of Children and Family Services to notify all child care facilities of the ban in plain language and promulgate implementing regulations.

  • Establishes civil penalties up to $500 per violation enforceable by the Attorney General through court injunctions, with each crib bumper pad sale constituting a separate violation.

Legislative Description

Relates to prohibiting the sale of crib bumper pads and to restricting the use of such pads in certain settings.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules6/17/2016
Consumer Affairs and Protection3/18/2016

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