Requires daycare facilities to maintain evacuation and lockdown plans for children with disabilities during an emergency situation
This bill requires all daycare facilities in New York (excluding certain exempt providers) to create and maintain specific emergency plans for children with disabilities. The plans must detail evacuation procedures, lockdown protocols, a list of children needing assistance, and available assistive devices. Facilities must submit these plans to child welfare authorities within seven days of completion, share them with emergency responders and staff, and provide annual updates. Parents may access only information specific to their child, with all disability-related details kept confidential per existing laws. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Apr 13, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2025
How they voted
58–0
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 63
Jun 4, 2025
D
Democratic41
87% Yea
R
Republican22
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
2
Committee
5
Apr 13, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
upper
Jun 4, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
Jun 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 29, 2025
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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