New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A01607

Introduced
1/10/25  
Refer
1/10/25  
Refer
1/7/26  
Report Pass
5/19/26  

Caption

Relates to the provision of breast pumps and related collection and storage materials to certain incarcerated nursing birth parents who are confined in or committed to an institution or local correctional facility with or without their child subject to specific time limitations; requires institutions and local correctional facilities to provide pumps and related materials to such incarcerated birth parents; requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to issue an annual report on data relating to incarcerated birth parents.

Impact

The implementation of A01607 is expected to significantly impact the treatment of nursing parents within correctional facilities across New York State. By providing necessary breastfeeding support, including access to breast pumps and related materials, the bill promotes the health and well-being of both the incarcerated parents and their infants. Additionally, it creates a framework for addressing the unique needs of this population, thus aligning correctional practices with public health recommendations regarding breastfeeding.

Summary

Assembly Bill A01607 aims to support incarcerated nursing birth parents by ensuring access to necessary breastfeeding equipment and materials. The bill amends the correction law to allow such parents to keep health and newborn-related supplies, including breast pump equipment, upon returning to correctional facilities after giving birth. Furthermore, it specifies that children can remain with their incarcerated birth parents until the age of 24 months, subject to certain conditions. The measure also mandates annual reporting by the Commissioner of Corrections and Community Supervision on data concerning incarcerated birthing parents.

Contention

The bill has sparked debate over various aspects, particularly concerning the logistics of implementation within correctional facilities. Some lawmakers express concerns about the additional costs and responsibilities placed on institutions to provide and maintain breastfeeding equipment. Additionally, there are discussions about the implications of allowing infants to remain in correctional facilities. Critics argue this could complicate rehabilitation efforts and raise ethical questions regarding the environment in which these infants would reside.

Companion Bills

NY S02666

Same As Relates to the provision of breast pumps and related collection and storage materials to certain incarcerated nursing birth parents who are confined in or committed to an institution or local correctional facility with or without their child subject to specific time limitations; requires institutions and local correctional facilities to provide pumps and related materials to such incarcerated birth parents; requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to issue an annual report on data relating to incarcerated birth parents.

Previously Filed As

NY S02666

Relates to the provision of breast pumps and related collection and storage materials to certain incarcerated nursing birth parents who are confined in or committed to an institution or local correctional facility with or without their child subject to specific time limitations; requires institutions and local correctional facilities to provide pumps and related materials to such incarcerated birth parents; requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to issue an annual report on data relating to incarcerated birth parents.

NY A04879

Relates to the health, safety and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals, incarcerated birthing parents and their children; requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish rules and regulations relating to conditions in institutions and correctional facilities and the treatment and care of birthing parents in such institutions and facilities.

NY S04583

Relates to the health, safety and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals, incarcerated birthing parents and their children; requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish rules and regulations relating to conditions in institutions and correctional facilities and the treatment and care of birthing parents in such institutions and facilities.

NY A06666

Requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to make correctional facility water testing results accessible directly, upon request, to incarcerated individuals and correctional facility staff in such facilities and make such water testing results available to the public on the website of the department.

NY S06390

Requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to make correctional facility water testing results accessible directly, upon request, to incarcerated individuals and correctional facility staff in such facilities and make such water testing results available to the public on the website of the department.

NY S07983

Relates to required notification of an incarcerated individual's emergency contacts when such incarcerated individual experiences a serious medical event; provides that incarcerated individuals and their representatives shall have the right to access such incarcerated individual's medical records; provides requirements for access to such medical records; establishes an independent medical oversight body to monitor and evaluate the quality of medical care provided to incarcerated individuals within correctional facilities and to ensure compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements for adequate medical care; provides penalties for certain violations; requires the department of corrections and community supervision to collect data on medical incidents, response times, and correctional facility compliance with certain requirements, and to publish an annual report detailing such data.

NY A07576

Relates to required notification of an incarcerated individual's emergency contacts when such incarcerated individual experiences a serious medical event; provides that incarcerated individuals and their representatives shall have the right to access such incarcerated individual's medical records; provides requirements for access to such medical records; requires the department of corrections and community supervision to collect data on medical incidents and response times, and to publish an annual report detailing such data.

NY A04073

Provides doula services at all correctional institutions and local correctional facilities; requires the department of corrections and community supervision to retain an organization to make at least two doulas at any given time available to provide doula services twice a week, for four hours, at all correctional institutions and local correctional facilities that house incarcerated individuals who identify as female, as well as to provide doula services during labor and delivery, upon request.

NY A08230

Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish procedures to allow an incarcerated individual in a correctional facility which has suspended visiting privileges to have private meetings with their legal counsel.

NY S08182

Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish procedures to allow an incarcerated individual in a correctional facility which has suspended visiting privileges to have private meetings with their legal counsel.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.