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K 1535

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 14-20, 2026, as Diaper Need Awareness Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session

Proclaims September 14–20, 2026 as Diaper Need Awareness Week to raise public awareness of diaper need as an economic and public health issue.

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Bill Summary · K 1535

Overview

  • Type: Assembly Resolution (K01535), memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Jurisdiction: New York
  • Title/Intent: Proclaim September 14–20, 2026 as Diaper Need Awareness Week in New York

Purpose and intent

  • The bill seeks the Governor’s official proclamation of a designated Diaper Need Awareness Week in New York for September 14–20, 2026.
  • Diaper need is defined as the lack of a sufficient supply of clean diapers for infants and toddlers, which can affect health and welfare.
  • The resolution frames diaper need as an economic and public health issue, highlighting its impact on low-income families and early childhood development.

Key provisions and changes

  • Legislative language consists of a formal memorialization requesting the Governor to issue the proclamation.
  • No new statutory program authorization, funding, or regulatory changes are included in the resolution itself.
  • The resolution lists the social and economic dimensions of diaper need, including:
    • Statistics indicating high prevalence among families with young children.
    • The cost implications of diaper procurement, noting that diapers are not covered by SNAP/WIC benefits and can consume a significant share of a low-wage worker’s income.
    • The role of diapers in eligibility for child care and early education programs.

Affected parties

  • Infants and toddlers, and their families, particularly those with low income or limited resources.
  • Child care providers and early childhood education programs, which often require a diaper supply as part of participation eligibility.
  • Diaper banks and community organizations that distribute diapers (the resolution acknowledges several New York diaper banks and related groups).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Action history:
    • Adopted by the Assembly on June 1, 2026.
    • Referred to the Calendar on May 29, 2026.
  • Once enacted as a resolution, the Governor would issue a formal proclamation designating September 14–20, 2026, as Diaper Need Awareness Week.
  • The resolution is largely symbolic, aiming to raise awareness and rally support rather than create new policy obligations or funding.

Potential impact

  • Raises public awareness about diaper need and its associated economic and health effects.
  • Encourages coordinated recognition across the state during the designated week, potentially spurring local advocacy, charitable activities, and media attention.
  • Could lay groundwork for future policy discussions or funding initiatives related to diaper assistance and child care support, though the bill itself does not authorize such measures.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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