CA AB2507

County sheriffs or jail administrators must develop and implement an infant and toddler breast milk feeding policy for lactating inmates by January 1, 2020, based on currently accepted best practices.

The policy must include procedures for medically appropriate support related to cessation of lactation or weaning, and for human milk expression, storage, and same-day delivery to infants or toddlers.

Jails must condition inmate participation in the breast milk feeding program upon the inmate undergoing drug screening.

The policy must be posted in all jail medical care locations and communicated to all staff who interact with pregnant or lactating inmates.

The bill applies to all county jails regardless of whether they are privately contracted and without regard to the inmate's criminal charges or conviction status.