HB3

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Breastfeeding.

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Delaware HB3 establishes a breastfeeding and lactation program for pregnant, post-partum, and lactating women in state custody.

Delaware HB3 amends Title 11 of the Delaware Code to create a breastfeeding and lactation program for pregnant, post-partum, and lactating women in the custody of the Department. The program includes policies for expressing breast milk, disposal, and storage, as well as the provision and sterilization of breast pumps. It also mandates the dispensing of prenatal vitamins and nutrition information specific to pregnant, post-partum, or lactating women. Information about the program must be posted in correctional facilities and communicated to relevant staff.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 18, 2025

11:00 AM

Corrections & Public Safety

Jan 28, 2025

1:00 PM

Corrections

History

Jul 21, 2025

Signed by Governor

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Jun 18, 2025

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits