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HB 1571 (2014)

Summary:

Requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to women who are breastfeeding. The bill also exempts a nursing mother from jury duty upon her request. The House amended the bill to instead expand the right of a woman to breastfeed in any place open to the public.  For example, the amended bill states, "No person shall ... direct a mother to cover her child while breastfeeding."

Bill Sponsor:
Edward "Ed" Butler
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Bill Became Law?:
No
Status Detail:
Tabled in the Senate
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