AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO BREASTFEEDING.

This Act creates a breastfeeding and lactation program within the DOC to provide lactation support to women in DOC custody. Among other things, it permits women to collect breast milk for later retrieval and delivery to an infant or toddler by an approved person. It also requires the DOC to provide nutrition information and a meal plan specific to pregnant, post-partum, or lactating women, based on national best practices. This Act further requires that DOC publish an annual report regarding the number of participants in the program and the nature of services provided.

Voted 7/21/2025View source

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7/21/2025Signed by Governor
6/25/2025Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
6/18/2025Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
6/17/2025Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
6/17/2025Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate
1/28/2025Reported Out of Committee (Corrections) in House with 7 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
1/9/2025Introduced and Assigned to Corrections Committee in House