Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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Nov 20, 2015 | signed chap.446 |
Nov 10, 2015 | delivered to governor |
Jun 15, 2015 | returned to assembly passed senate substituted for s5183 |
Jun 15, 2015 | substituted by a7202a |
Jun 02, 2015 | advanced to third reading |
Jun 01, 2015 | 2nd report cal. |
May 28, 2015 | 1st report cal.1064 |
May 06, 2015 | referred to health |
senate Bill S5183
Signed By GovernorSponsored By
Kemp Hannon
(R, C, IP) 0 Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status Via A7202 - Signed by Governor
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed by Governor
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Co-Sponsors
Liz Krueger
(D, WF) 28th Senate District
Marc Panepinto
(D) 0 Senate District
S5183 (ACTIVE) - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A7202
- Law Section:
- Public Health Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd ยง2505-a, Pub Health L
S5183 (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S5183 TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the public health law, in relation to the breastfeeding mother's bill of rights PURPOSE: To provide support for breastfeeding as the best modality to achieve infants' immediate and long term health outcomes by making mothers aware of their right to take reasonable, unpaid breaks at work in order to pump breast milk. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section one amends subdivision 3 of section 2505-a of the public health law to include mother's rights under section 206-c of the Labor Law in the Breastfeeding Mother's Bill of Rights. Section two is the effective date. JUSTIFICATION: The Breastfeeding Mothers' Bill of Rights is the work of a team of pediatricians, WIC personnel, New York City Department of Health staff
S5183 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 5183 2015-2016 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E May 6, 2015 ___________ Introduced by Sen. HANNON -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Health AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to the breastfeeding mother's bill of rights THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Subdivision 3 of section 2505-a of the public health law, as added by chapter 292 of the laws of 2009, is amended to read as follows: 3. The statement of rights shall consist of the following: "Breastfeeding Mothers' Bill of Rights" Choosing the way you will feed your new baby is one of the important decisions you will make in preparing for your infant's arrival. Doctors agree that for most women breastfeeding is the safest and most healthy choice. It is your right to be informed about the benefits of breast- feeding and have your health care provider and maternal health care facility encourage and support breastfeeding. You have the right to make your own choice about breastfeeding. Whether you choose to breastfeed or not you have the following basic rights regardless of your race, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or source of payment for your health care. Maternal health care facilities have a responsibility to ensure that you understand these rights. They must provide this information clearly for you and must provide an inter- preter if necessary. These rights may only be limited in cases where your health or the health of your baby requires it. If any of the following things are not medically right for you or your baby, you should be fully informed of the facts and be consulted. (1) Before You Deliver, if you attend prenatal childbirth education classes provided by the maternal health care facility and all hospital clinics and diagnostic and treatment centers providing prenatal services in accordance with article 28 of the public health law you must receive EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD10444-02-5
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