Local law · Int 0167-2024
Requiring the establishment of a municipal human milk bank
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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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New York City Council
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.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Health
Cosponsors
Shahana K. Hanif, Crystal Hudson and 10 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic12
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Health
NYC Council