S 9728 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to caregiver requirements for certain day care homes

This bill updates staffing rules for family and group day care homes to ensure more adults are present for very young children. It mandates that one caregiver must be assigned for every two children under eighteen months old in these facilities. Additionally, the legislation clarifies the maximum number of children allowed in a home and requires an assistant to be present when caring for larger groups of non-school-age children. These changes directly affect day care operators and the families who use their services by setting stricter supervision standards for infants and toddlers.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Assembly Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 2, 2026 Last action Jun 4, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2026 · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

How they voted

600
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Jun 4, 2026
D Democratic41
38 Yea 3
92% Yea
R Republican22
22 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Jun 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Jun 4, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
lower
Jun 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 28, 2026
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Apr 2, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors