The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1435, aims to establish a policy that allows lactating mothers who are incarcerated to breastfeed their infants during visitation. The bill mandates that by October 1, 2025, the Commissioner of Correction must develop a written policy that ensures a safe and hygienic environment for breastfeeding, informs all women in custody about this policy, and posts it in visitation and common areas of correctional facilities. Furthermore, the Commissioner is required to fully implement this policy by January 1, 2026, and report its details to the relevant legislative committee.

This act introduces new legal language that emphasizes the rights of incarcerated mothers to breastfeed, while there are no deletions from existing law noted in the text. The overall purpose of the bill is to support the health and well-being of both mothers and their infants during incarceration.