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NY S00111
Bill
Status
1/6/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Thomas
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AI Summary
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Prohibits manufacturers, importers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and secondhand dealers from selling, leasing, or offering for sale infant walkers in New York State.
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Restricts child care facilities from using or possessing infant walkers unless a medical professional determines use is medically necessary for a specific child.
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Requires the Office of Children and Family Services, in consultation with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, to notify child care facilities of the prohibition and provide plain-language notice to license applicants.
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Authorizes the Attorney General to seek injunctions against violations and imposes civil penalties of up to $500 per violation, with each sale constituting a separate violation.
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Becomes effective ninety days after enactment, with rule-making authority granted to implement the law immediately upon passage.
Legislative Description
Prohibits the sale of infant walkers; restricts the use of such infant walkers in certain settings.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/3/2022