More information about AB2447, a form letter that can be modified and sent
in support of the legislation, and contact information for the key contacts,
can be found at http://www.supportbreastfeeding.com/California.html.

We will be working on amendments to the Bill during the next couple of
weeks. It is looking as if such amendments will include a complete
prohibition of the distribution of formula samples/coupons to moms from
health care professionals and hospitals.  I'll be sure to keep you posted.

As I mentioned, we need support from organizations throughout the nation, so
please send yours right away!

Alexis

Alexis Neely
Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-683-9220

>Date:    Fri, 15 Mar 2002 17:42:59 -0500
>From:    Helen Armstrong <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: California bill to stop samples/supplies of formula
>
>Hello everybody, I am back now that the Infant Feeding in Emergencies =
>modules are finished.=20
>The California legislature (Health Committee) is considering a bill, =
>AB2447, which will prohibit samples of formula being provided in =
>hospitals or sent to families without a mother's written consent on a =
>form that contains information about the drawback of using formula and =
>the benefits of breastfeeding. It will also prohibit hospitals and =
>health professionals from communicating information about mothers to =
>manufacturers.  You can request the full text and some information about =
>giving support from Betty Sterken at [log in to unmask] or website =
>www.infact.canada.ca=20
>Suppose we were all to propose such a bill in every state legislature?  =
>That would makes its passage more likely everywhere.=20
>Helen=20
>


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