NYC Council Introduction 182

intro.nyc/0182-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Requiring the establishment of a municipal human milk bank.
Status: Committee Committee on Health
Sponsored by Amanda C. Farías
Introduced: January 29, 2026

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, or another agency or entity designated by the mayor, to take all necessary steps to obtain any required licenses or approvals to establish and operate a human milk bank. The human milk bank would collect, process, store, and distribute breast milk for infants and children.