1. The Director shall appoint a committee to research opportunities to increase the availability of diapers and diapering supplies to recipients of public assistance and other low-income families in this State, including, without limitation, researching opportunities to:

(a) Use money received from the Federal Government to carry out a program of public assistance or other program for which the Department is responsible; and

(b) Obtain donations of money, diapers, diapering supplies or any combination thereof, including, without limitation, in-kind donations and donations from private foundations, manufacturers of diapers and diapering supplies and other sources.

2. The committee must consist of representatives of:

(a) The Department who have knowledge of programs offered by the Department, including, without limitation, programs relating to smoking cessation, prenatal care visits and follow-up appointments for infants and children with providers of health care; and

(b) Organizations located in this State which provide services relating to diapers and diapering supplies to recipients of public assistance and other low-income families, including, without limitation, organizations which advocate and provide referrals for such services.

3. The committee must report the results of its research to the Director on or before June 30 of each year. If the Director determines that any opportunities exist to increase the availability of diapers and diapering supplies to recipients of public assistance and other low-income families, the Director may take any necessary action to take advantage of such opportunities, including, without limitation, applying for any necessary waivers from the Federal Government relating to public assistance.

4. The Director shall submit a report of the results of the research, any action taken in response to the results and recommendations for legislation to the Legislature on or before September 30 of each even-numbered year.

(Added to NRS by 2017, 199)