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NY S08776
Bill
Status
1/8/2026
Primary Sponsor
Cordell Cleare
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AI Summary
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Prohibits child care facilities in New York from using or having infant walkers on their premises, effective upon enactment
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Defines "infant walker" as a mobile unit that enables a child to move on a horizontal surface when propelled by the child sitting or standing within it
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Applies to all child day care providers under state law and child care programs under New York City health code
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Requires the Office of Children and Family Services, in consultation with NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, to notify all child care facilities of the prohibition in plain, non-technical language
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Repeals section 399-kk of the general business law (from 2025 legislation S.123/A.268) which addressed infant walker sales and usage restrictions
Legislative Description
Prohibits the use of infant walkers in child care facilities.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A9445
1/29/2026