STATEMENT TO

SENATE, No. 1870

with Senate Floor Amendments

(Proposed by Senators VITALE and RUIZ)

ADOPTED: FEBRUARY 26, 2018

      This amendment requires the study conducted by the Child Fatality and Near Fatality Review Board on the effects of racial and ethnic disparities on infant mortality include a review of the extent  to which racial and ethnic disparities in breastfeeding initiation and duration indicate the need to increase breastfeeding supports among racial and ethnic populations throughout the State.

      The amendment also requires the board’s report submitted to the Governor and the Legislature include recommendations for legislative actions to increase breastfeeding supports among racial and ethnic populations throughout the State.