Bill > S00179

This bill amends the New York Social Services Law to allow safety net assistance (a form of public assistance for low-income individuals) to include a specific allowance for diaper costs for eligible children two years of age or younger. Under the proposed change, families receiving safety net assistance would be able to receive up to $80 every three months to help cover the cost of diapers for their young children. The bill requires that these allowances be granted in accordance with regulations approved by the director of the budget. The new provision is designed to help low-income families manage the significant expense of diapering infants and toddlers, with the financial support being tied to the existing safety net assistance program. The bill is set to take effect on the first of April following its enactment, providing a clear timeline for implementation of the new diaper cost allowance.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S179