Delaware House Bill 3
Session 153
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Breastfeeding.
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Jul 21, 2025
First Action
Jan 9, 2025
Latest Action
Jul 21, 2025
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
3
State
Delaware
Session
153
checkPassed on June 17, 2025
Motion Text
2/3
House Roll Call Votes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Other
Yes
Summary
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.
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07/21/2025
Office of the Governor
Signed by Governor
06/25/2025
Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
06/18/2025
Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
06/17/2025
Senate
Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate
06/17/2025
House
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
01/28/2025
House
Reported Out of Committee (Corrections) in House with 7 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
01/09/2025
House
Introduced and Assigned to Corrections Committee in House
Sources
Open States
Record Created
Jan 9, 2025 4:02:37 PM
Record Updated
Aug 6, 2025 10:23:36 PM