New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 179: Relates to allowances for the costs of diapers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 179 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to allowances for the costs of diapers. Primary sponsor: Roxanne Persaud (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to authorizing the payment of costs, up to eighty dollars, of diapers for an eligible child two years of age or younger for children receiving safety net assistance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roxanne Persaud | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Samra Brouk | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 55 |
| Leroy Comrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Robert Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Zellnor Myrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Rob Rolison | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES