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CT SB01435
Bill
Status
6/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of Correction must develop a written policy by October 1, 2025, allowing lactating mothers in custody to breastfeed their infants during visits
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Policy must ensure a safe and hygienic breastfeeding environment and require that all women in custody be informed of this right
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Breastfeeding policy must be posted in visitation and common areas at all Department of Correction facilities housing women
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Full implementation required by January 1, 2026, along with a report on the policy to the General Assembly's joint standing committee on corrections
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Received a Joint Favorable recommendation from the Judiciary Committee
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Mothers Who Are Incarcerated Breastfeeding Their Infant.
Last Action
House Calendar Number 682
6/2/2025