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
7
Committee
4
Amendments
4
Sep 27, 2024
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.361
lower
Jun 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 30, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
upper
May 30, 2024
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
May 28, 2024
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 16, 2024
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 9777B
lower
May 16, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
May 8, 2024
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Apr 30, 2024
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 9777A
lower
Apr 30, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION
lower
Apr 9, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors

Sponsors