SR 20 by Cortese
SR 20
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution declares May as California Human Milk Donation Month to raise awareness about the importance of donor-human milk for vulnerable infants. It recognizes the vital role of milk banks and donor mothers in providing this essential nutrition, particularly for premature and low-birth-weight babies. The resolution encourages Californians to support milk banks and promote human-milk donation to address rising demand and support the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.
Key provisions
- Declares May as California Human Milk Donation Month.
- Recognizes the role of milk banks and donor mothers.
- Encourages Californians to support milk banks.
- Promotes awareness of human-milk donation.
- Supports the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.
Who is affected
- Infants, particularly premature and low-birth-weight infants
- Milk banks
- Donor mothers
- Hospitals
- Families
Notable changes
- Establishes a designated month for promoting human-milk donation.
- Highlights the increasing demand for donor milk due to NICU admissions and potential formula shortages.
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