RELATING TO A STATE BREAST MILK BANK.

HB 233 establishes a state-run breast milk bank operated by the Department of Health to provide donor breast milk for medically vulnerable infants. It creates a dedicated "breast milk bank special fund" to cover operational costs and appropriates state funds for this purpose. The bill directly affects hospitals, healthcare providers, and families seeking donor milk for premature or ill newborns. Key provisions include setting up the bank under state health authority and securing dedicated funding to ensure access to this critical resource.