Prohibits the use of infant walkers in child care facilities.
Impact
By amending the social services law to include a new section prohibiting the use of infant walkers, the bill seeks to align state regulations with best practices in child safety. It ensures that child care facilities are held accountable for maintaining environments that prioritize the well-being of children. Furthermore, the bill repeals an existing section of the general business law that previously addressed this issue, suggesting a comprehensive overhaul of the regulations surrounding infant walkers and their usage in child care contexts.
Summary
Bill A09445 aims to enhance child safety in child care facilities by prohibiting the use of infant walkers within these institutions. This legislative measure addresses the potential hazards associated with infant walkers, which can lead to injuries among young children who are learning to walk and move. The bill identifies 'infant walkers' as mobile units that allow children to propel themselves while seated or standing within them, indicating a specific focus on regulating equipment used in child care settings to protect vulnerable populations.
Contention
The introduction of A09445 may elicit differing opinions among stakeholders in the child care sector. Proponents of the bill, including child safety advocates and pediatric health professionals, argue that banning infant walkers reduces the risk of accidents and injuries. However, there may be concerns from child care providers regarding the implications of the ban on their operations and the necessity for alternative solutions that accommodate children learning to walk. The balance between safety and operational flexibility will be a significant point of discussion as the bill progresses through the legislative process.
Directs the commissioner of health to establish at least 4 maternal-infant care centers in areas of need for infants suffering from drug withdrawal as a result of in utero exposure.
Prohibits insurers from using violations issued by the New York state office of children and family services as the sole basis for rate adjustments for child care providers.
Prohibits the sale of children's products, mattresses and upholstered furniture containing fiberglass unless they contain a prominent label; defines children's product; prohibits custom upholsterers from repairing or restoring any children's product, mattress or furniture with parts that contain fiberglass; provides remedies for violations.
Prohibits the sale of children's products, mattresses and upholstered furniture containing fiberglass unless they contain a prominent label; defines children's product; prohibits custom upholsterers from repairing or restoring any children's product, mattress or furniture with parts that contain fiberglass; provides remedies for violations.
Requires that any electronic benefit transfer services for special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children (WIC) benefits shall ensure that two electronic benefit transfer credit or debit cards are issued for use by any recipient household where such additional household member is either a parent, guardian or caretaker of the covered infant or a spouse, domestic partner or parent of the covered mother.
Requires that any electronic benefit transfer services for special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children (WIC) benefits shall ensure that two electronic benefit transfer credit or debit cards are issued for use by any recipient household where such additional household member is either a parent, guardian or caretaker of the covered infant or a spouse, domestic partner or parent of the covered mother.
Establishes the New York dignity in pregnancy and childbirth act; requires hospitals and other facilities that provide perinatal care to implement an evidence-based implicit bias program for all health care providers involved in the perinatal care of patients within those facilities; requires the department of health to publish reports on maternal morbidity and pregnancy related deaths.
Relates to the health, safety and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals, incarcerated birthing parents and their children; requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish rules and regulations relating to conditions in institutions and correctional facilities and the treatment and care of birthing parents in such institutions and facilities.