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NJ A3008

Requires certain health care facilities to offer lactation counseling and consultations to persons who have given birth.

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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
05/29/2025
Crossed Over
05/22/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires certain health care facilities to offer lactation counseling and consultations to persons who have given birth.

AI Summary

This bill requires certain health care facilities, such as hospitals that provide inpatient maternity services and birthing centers, to offer lactation counseling and consultations to persons who have given birth. The counseling must include breastfeeding education, advocacy, support, and instruction on the use of assistive devices. The bill also defines the qualifications of lactation consultants and lactation counselors, and directs the Department of Health to adopt rules and regulations to implement the act, which will take effect six months after enactment.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 05/29/2025)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3008
Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 5/22/25; 1R https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A3500/3008_E2.PDF
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A3500/3008_R1.HTM
Analysis - Statement ACW 10/17/24 https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A3500/3008_S1.PDF
Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 5/6/24; as introduced https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A3500/3008_E1.PDF
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A3500/3008_I1.HTM
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