Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 3
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO BREASTFEEDING.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Bryan Townsend (Democratic)
- David P. Sokola (Democratic)
- Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
- Mara Gorman (Democratic)
- Edward S. Osienski (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Dave G. Lawson (Republican)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Russell Huxtable (Democratic)
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- Trey Paradee (Democratic)
- DeShanna U Neal (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act creates a breastfeeding and lactation program within the DOC to provide lactation support to women in DOC custody. Among other things, it permits women to collect breast milk for later retrieval and delivery to an infant or toddler by an approved person. It also requires the DOC to provide nutrition information and a meal plan specific to pregnant, post-partum, or lactating women, based on national best practices. This Act further requires that DOC publish an annual report regarding the number of participants in the program and the nature of services provided.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 Senate | 2/3 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 17, 2025 House | 2/3 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jul 21, 2025
Signed by Governor - Jun 25, 2025 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Jun 18, 2025 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits - Jun 17, 2025 · Senate
Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate - Jun 17, 2025 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT - Jan 28, 2025 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Corrections) in House with 7 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits - Jan 9, 2025 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Corrections Committee in House