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NY A03483

NY A03483
Relates to the provision of breast pumps and related collection and storage materials to all mothers who are confined in or committed to an institution or local correctional facility with or without their child subject to specific time limitations; requires institutions and local correctional facilities to provide pumps and related materials to such mothers, but not beyond the date such child reaches twenty-four months of age except in limited circumstances related to parole; allows children to


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Introduced
02/03/2023
In Committee
05/30/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the correction law, in relation to providing breast pumps to certain incarcerated nursing birth parents

AI Summary

This bill amends the Correction Law to require institutions and local correctional facilities to provide breast pumps, related collection and storage materials, and breastfeeding support to incarcerated nursing parents, up until the child reaches 24 months of age, with some exceptions. It also mandates the collection and reporting of detailed data related to pregnancy and childbirth outcomes for incarcerated individuals. The bill aims to ensure that incarcerated nursing parents have the necessary resources and accommodations to continue breastfeeding their children.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

reported referred to ways and means (on 05/30/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Infants and Children
  • ‐ Maternal Health
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Prisons and Correctional Institutions

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