House Bill No. 5486 establishes a Diaper Partnership Grant Program aimed at providing diapers at no cost to eligible children, defined as those three years of age or younger from households with incomes not exceeding 200% of the federal poverty level. The program will be funded by a $1 million appropriation from the General Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The Commissioner of Social Services is tasked with creating the grant program and will require reporting from participating organizations on various metrics, including the number of diapers distributed and the health conditions improved by the program.

The bill also mandates that the Commissioner submit a report by September 1, 2027, detailing the program's impact and recommendations for future appropriations. The total cost to the Department of Social Services for implementing this program is estimated at approximately $1.1 million for FY 27, which includes the grant funding and the salary for a Public Assistance Consultant to oversee the program. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and includes new sections to current law regarding the establishment and funding of the grant program.