A BILL
To promote responsible parenthood and assist new Atlasian families
Be it enacted by the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia assembled,
SECTION 1: TITLE
1. This legislation may be cited as the Better Baby Box Act.
SECTION 2: PROVISIONS
1. $360 million shall be appropriated to provide baby boxes to eligible parents of newborn children.
a. Each box shall contain a pamphlet listing parenting resources and services that provide parenting classes, a play mat, a changing mat, a digital thermometer, a fleece jacket, three babygrows, a hooded bath towel, a reusable nappy and liners, a baby book, a feeding bib, a sponge, cot sheets, a mattress and a blanket.
b. Each box shall measure 70 x 43 x 27 cm in size.
2. Parents shall be eligible for this program if the family's total disposable income is less than $150,000.
SECTION 3: IMPLEMENTATION
1. This legislation shall take effect 30 days after being signed into law.
2. Activities under this program shall be carried out by the subdepartment of human services and welfare who may coordinate for distribution with pregnancy assistance groups and similar non-profit organizations.
Passed
15-0-0-3 in the Atlasian Senate Assembled.
- R, PPT
