Relates to the provision of breast pumps to certain incarcerated birth parents and allowing children to remain with their incarcerated birth parent for a period of time

Summary

The bill amends New York’s correction law so that parents who give birth while in jail can retain hospital‑provided newborn and health supplies, including breast‑pump equipment, and have uninterrupted access to medication. It guarantees these parents the right to breast‑feed or express milk, store it, and keep the equipment, with limited restrictions only for safety. The measure also sets rules for milk handling, formula provision, and annual reporting.

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