New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S02666

Introduced
1/22/25  
Refer
1/22/25  
Engrossed
6/11/25  
Refer
6/11/25  
Refer
1/7/26  
Report Pass
2/4/26  
Engrossed
4/13/26  

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

If passed, S02666 would significantly influence state laws regarding the treatment of pregnant and postpartum individuals within the correctional system. It would legally require that such individuals receive proper breastfeeding support, including the provision of breast pumps and related materials. This change is expected to improve maternal health outcomes, support child development, and potentially reduce the separation of mother and child in cases of incarceration. By prioritizing the needs of breastfeeding parents, the bill seeks to create a more humane and supportive environment in correctional facilities.

Summary

Bill S02666, known as the Act relating to the provision of breast pumps and related materials to incarcerated nursing birth parents, aims to address the reproductive and childcare needs of parents who are incarcerated. It mandates that correctional facilities provide breast pumps and necessary supplies to nursing parents confined in institutions, ensuring that these materials are accessible while allowing children to stay with their birth parents for a specified duration. The bill reflects an acknowledgment of the unique challenges faced by incarcerated mothers and aims to support their ability to breastfeed and nurture their children effectively.

Contention

The bill has generated discussion around several points, notably whether correctional facilities are adequately equipped to meet the requirements set forth in S02666. Some advocates worry about the potential lack of training for personnel in supporting breastfeeding parents or providing necessary resources effectively. Additionally, there may be concerns regarding logistical challenges in facilities not designed with maternal needs in mind, which could lead to inconsistent application of the bill's provisions across different institutions. The debate reflects broader themes of maternal rights and the treatment of individuals in the criminal justice system.

Companion Bills

NY A01607

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 A01607

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 S02509

Relates to the transfer of incarcerated individuals from a county jail to a state correctional institution when such county jail becomes unsafe for the confinement of incarcerated individuals due to extraordinary circumstances.

NY A06136

Relates to the transfer of incarcerated individuals from a county jail to a state correctional institution when such county jail becomes unsafe for the confinement of incarcerated individuals due to extraordinary circumstances.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.