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NY S08776

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cordell Cleare

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits child care facilities in New York from using or having infant walkers on their premises, effective upon enactment

  • 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

  • Applies to all child day care providers under state law and child care programs under New York City health code

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules1/8/2026

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