Bill > A01607

This bill requires institutions and local correctional facilities to provide comprehensive support for breastfeeding parents who are incarcerated, including guaranteeing access to breast pumps, lactation support, and related equipment. Specifically, the bill mandates that facilities provide both electric and manual breast pumps, associated parts, breastfeeding covers, lactation information, and breastfeeding assistance to any parent who is either living with their child in the facility or has a child under 36 months old living in the community. The bill also ensures that breastfeeding parents cannot be penalized for breastfeeding or expressing milk, and must be given appropriate accommodations. Additionally, facilities must safely store breast milk and allow designated individuals to collect milk for the child. The legislation requires detailed data collection and annual reporting on pregnancy and breastfeeding-related issues in correctional settings, including demographic information and statistics about nursery programs, without including personally identifiable information. Facilities must also provide written notice to incarcerated individuals about these rights and offer annual training to staff on the new provisions. The goal is to support the health and bonding of incarcerated parents and their children while ensuring dignified and supportive conditions for breastfeeding.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1607