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Int 0167-2024 · BillFiled (End of Session) · Feb 27, 2024

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the establishment of a municipal human milk bank

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Shahana K. Hanif
Sponsor
Shahana K. HanifDemocratDistrict 39
Cosponsors
13
Introduced
Feb 27, 2024

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, or another agency or entity designated by the mayor, to take all necessary steps to obtain any required licenses or approvals to establish and operate a human milk bank. The human milk bank would collect, process, store, and distribute breast milk for infants and children.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

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Feb 27, 2024