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NY S03186
Bill
Status
5/22/2019
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Kennedy
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AI Summary
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Establishes "Brendan's Law" requiring child day care centers and authorized agencies (including agency boarding homes and group homes) to install cordless window coverings when installing new or replacement coverings.
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Defines cordless window coverings as horizontal blinds, cellular shades, Roman shades, roll-up blinds, woven shades, vertical blinds with wands, and roller shades that eliminate accessible cords and loops greater than 7.25 inches.
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Requires existing window coverings in child day care centers and authorized agencies to comply with ANSI/WCMA A 100.1-2012 safety standards or any successor standard for cords and cord loops.
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Authorizes authorized agencies to require replacement of non-compliant existing window coverings with cordless or safe alternatives.
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Takes effect 24 months after enactment, with regulatory implementation authorized immediately upon passage.
Legislative Description
Establishes "Brendan's law"; requires child day care centers and certain other facilities installing new or replacement window coverings to install cordless window coverings; requires child day care centers and certain other facilities that have window coverings in place before the effective date of this section to meet safety standards established in ANSI/WCMA A 100.1-2012 or any successor standard.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
12/28/2020