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This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for human milk banks and human milk banking companies in Michigan, focusing on ensuring the safety and proper handling of donated breast milk. The bill defines key terms such as "adulterated" milk (improperly processed or contaminated milk that could harm infants) and establishes strict standards for procuring, processing, storing, and distributing human breast milk. It requires hospitals, human milk banks, and human milk banking companies to comply with guidelines from the Human Milk Banking Association of North America, the FDA, and the CDC, and mandates that donors be screened for drugs and diseases. The legislation imposes significant penalties for violations, ranging from civil fines of up to $5,000 for minor infractions to felony charges with imprisonment up to 15 years and fines up to $15,000 if a violation results in death. The bill also requires these organizations to disclose how they handle procured milk and allows state health officials to inspect facilities, secure samples, and examine records. Importantly, the bill explicitly does not apply to individual-to-individual milk sharing groups or parents feeding their own children, and it is tied to the passage of a companion Senate bill. The overall goal is to protect infants by ensuring the safety and quality of donated human breast milk.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0724