A 9777 New York Assembly · 2023 Regular Session

Requires the commissioner of education to establish uniform statewide protocols for diapering and toileting students in public schools

This bill requires the state education commissioner to create uniform rules for diapering and toileting students in public schools. The new protocols mandate that schools provide safe, accessible facilities and necessary supplies to maintain a sanitary environment for these activities. The law applies to a wide range of institutions, including public school districts, special education schools, and private schools serving students with disabilities. Schools must follow these guidelines to ensure a safe and healthy setting for students who require assistance with toileting.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
Assembly Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Signed into Law
Sep 2024
Introduced Apr 9, 2024 Signed Sep 27, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2024 · Assembly May 30, 2024

How they voted

61–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 62
Jun 4, 2024
D Democratic41
41 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican21
20 Yea 1
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
19
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Amendments
4
Sep 27, 2024
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.361
Jun 4, 2024
Senate · Passed
PASSED SENATE
May 30, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
May 30, 2024
Assembly · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
May 28, 2024
Assembly · Referred to committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
May 16, 2024
Assembly · Amendment adopted
PRINT NUMBER 9777B
May 16, 2024
Assembly · Amendment adopted
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS
May 8, 2024
Assembly · Referred to committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
Apr 30, 2024
Assembly · Amendment adopted
PRINT NUMBER 9777A
Apr 30, 2024
Assembly · Amendment adopted
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION
Apr 9, 2024
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors

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