New York K1535: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 14-20, 2026, as Diaper Need Awareness Week in the State of New York

What the bill says

From the introduced text, May 29, 2026:

Assembly Resolution No. 1535 BY: M. of A. Rules (Magnarelli) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 14-20, 2026, as Diaper Need Awareness Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, Diaper Need, the condition of not having a sufficient supply of clean diapers to ensure that infants and toddlers are clean, healthy and dry, can adversely affect the health and welfare of infants, toddlers and their families; and WHEREAS, National surveys report that one in two mothers experience diaper need at some time while their children are less than three years of age and forty-eight percent of families delay changing a diaper to extend their supply; and WHEREAS, The average infant or toddler requires an average of 50 diaper changes per week over three years; and WHEREAS, Diapers cannot be bought with food stamps or WIC vouchers, and a sufficient supply of diapers can cost as much as six percent of a full-time minimum wage worker's salary, therefore obtaining a sufficient supply of diapers can cause economic hardship to families; and WHEREAS, A supply of diapers is generally an eligibility requirement for infants and toddlers to participate in childcare programs and quality early education programs; and WHEREAS, The people of New York recognize that addressing Diaper Need can lead to economic opportunity for the state's low-income families and can …

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Sponsors

• William Magnarelli (D, 129) · primary sponsor
• Joseph Angelino (R, 121)
• Didi Barrett (D, 106)
• Anil Beephan (R, 105)
• Kenneth Blankenbush (R, 117)
• Brown, Keith (R, 12)
• Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
• Landon Dais (D, 77)
• Joseph DeStefano (R, 3)
• Michael Fitzpatrick (R, 8)
• Alicia Hyndman (D, 29)
• Jennifer Lunsford (D, 135)

Latest actions

1. June 1, 2026: ADOPTED
2. May 29, 2026: REFERRED TO CALENDAR

Common questions

What is K1535?

K1535 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 14-20, 2026, as Diaper Need Awareness Week in the State of New York.

What is the status of K1535?

Passed both chambers as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (June 1, 2026).

Who sponsored K1535?

William Magnarelli (D, 129), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for K1535?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1535