SB 1211 Hawaii Senate · 2025 Regular Session

RELATING TO A STATE BREAST MILK BANK.

SB 1211 would create a state-run breast milk bank operated by the Department of Health, directly serving infants and mothers who rely on donated breast milk for medical or nutritional needs. The bill establishes a dedicated "breast milk bank special fund" and appropriates state funding to support the bank's operations, including collection, screening, and distribution of donated milk. Key provisions require the Department of Health to manage the bank, set safety standards, and use the special fund for related costs. The bill is currently pending in committee after a public hearing was held but has not yet advanced further.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Jan 31, 2025
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Total actions
5
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Committee
2
Jan 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 01-31-25 1:34PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to HHS, WAM.
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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