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New YorkS 1232025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

Relates to prohibiting the sale of infant walkers and restricting the use of such infant walkers in certain settings

Sponsored By: Cordell Cleare (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

CONSUMER PROTECTIONCONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Infant walker limits in child care

Beginning 90 days after enactment, covered New York child care facilities cannot use or keep infant walkers. An exception allows use when a medical professional finds it medically necessary for a particular child. The rule covers child day care providers and covered New York City child care programs. The state Office of Children and Family Services must issue rules and coordinate plain-language notices with city health officials. Facilities must receive notice on the effective date or as soon as practical afterward. Every applicant for a state child care license or registration must also receive notice.

Infant walker sales banned for families

Beginning 90 days after enactment, New York bans selling, leasing, or offering infant walkers for sale or lease. The ban covers manufacturers, importers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and secondhand dealers. It covers enclosed units with a seat and wheeled base that children move by pushing from inside. Courts can impose penalties up to $500 per violation; each sale counts separately. With at least five days’ notice, the Attorney General can ask a court to stop violations. Courts can also order refunds or other restitution and award attorney’s fees.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Cordell Cleare

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Lea Webb

    Democratic • Senate

  • Patricia Fahy

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 163 • No: 51

House vote • 6/10/2025

Assembly floor vote

Yes: 97 • No: 49

Senate vote • 3/10/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 59 • No: 2

committee vote • 1/28/2025

Consumer Protection Committee Vote

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. APPROVAL MEMO.20

    12/12/2025Senate

  2. SIGNED CHAP.629

    12/12/2025Senate

  3. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    12/8/2025Senate

  4. RETURNED TO SENATE

    6/10/2025House

  5. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    6/10/2025House

  6. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.196

    5/21/2025House

  7. SUBSTITUTED FOR A268

    5/21/2025House

  8. REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

    3/10/2025House

  9. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    3/10/2025Senate

  10. PASSED SENATE

    3/10/2025Senate

  11. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

    2/4/2025Senate

  12. 2ND REPORT CAL.

    2/3/2025Senate

  13. 1ST REPORT CAL.202

    1/28/2025Senate

  14. REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION

    1/8/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Original

    12/18/2024

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