New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S08776

Introduced
1/8/26  

Caption

Prohibits the use of infant walkers in child care facilities.

Impact

If enacted, S08776 would amend the social services law, specifically by introducing a new section that prohibits any child care facility from using or possessing infant walkers. This change would directly affect the operations of licensed daycare providers, requiring them to comply with the new regulation and potentially alter existing practices around infant mobility within these settings.

Summary

Bill S08776 proposes the prohibition of infant walkers in child care facilities throughout New York State. The bill aims to ensure a safer environment for infants in these facilities by restricting the use of mobile devices that may contribute to accidents or injuries. This legislative action follows earlier attempts to regulate the sale and use of infant walkers, reflecting ongoing concerns about child safety during early development stages. By adopting this bill, New York seeks to mitigate potential hazards associated with infant walkers.

Contention

While the bill does not appear to have garnered significant public opposition based on the available documentation, it aligns with broader trends in pediatric health advocacy focused on reducing risks associated with infant mobility devices. Stakeholders in the child care industry may have mixed feelings about such prohibitions, as they may vary in terms of the reliance on infant walkers for developmental activities. Nonetheless, the overarching goal is to prioritize child safety and welfare, creating a unified standard across child care facilities.

Companion Bills

NY A09445

Same As Prohibits the use of infant walkers in child care facilities.

Previously Filed As

NY A09445

Prohibits the use of infant walkers in child care facilities.

NY S07460

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.

NY A10732

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.

NY S07821

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.

NY A07912

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.

NY S08584

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.

NY A10929

Prohibits the use of timeout boxes, closets or other secluded physical enclosures for children in schools in the state.

NY A08938

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.

NY A04018

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.

NY A04879

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.

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