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CT SB00689

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Heather Bond Somers

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Origin

Senate

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 18 of the Connecticut general statutes to mandate the Department of Correction adopt a breastfeeding policy for incarcerated mothers
  • Requires correctional facilities to permit lactating mothers to breastfeed their infants during visitation
  • Introduced by Senator Somers (18th District) and referred to the Judiciary Committee
  • Applies specifically to infant visitation periods at state correctional facilities

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Mothers Who Are Incarcerated Breastfeeding Their Infants.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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