Bill > S02666

This bill amends the correction law to establish comprehensive rights and support for breastfeeding parents who are incarcerated in institutions or local correctional facilities. It requires these facilities to provide breast pumps (both electric and manual), associated equipment, breastfeeding covers, lactation information, and breastfeeding support services to nursing parents. The bill defines two categories of breastfeeding parents: those living with their child in the facility and those whose child lives in the community and is under 36 months old. Facilities must allow parents to breastfeed, express milk, store breast milk, and designate someone to collect milk for their child, without facing discrimination or penalties. The bill also mandates that facilities provide infant formula meeting federal standards and allow parents to request alternative formulas if needed. Additionally, the legislation requires detailed annual reporting on various aspects of pregnancy, breastfeeding, and nursery programs in correctional facilities, including demographic data and specific metrics about pregnancies, births, and child placements. The data must be compiled and reported to state leadership without including personally identifiable information, and facilities must provide written notice to incarcerated individuals about these new rights and train personnel on the provisions.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2666