Employment; requiring employers to provide reasonable break time and location for employees to express breast milk.

This proposed Alabama bill (HB 21) would require most employers to provide reasonable unpaid break time (or allow using existing paid breaks) and a private, non-bathroom space near the work area for employees to express breast milk. It applies to working mothers of infants under two years old who need this accommodation. Employers must make reasonable efforts to provide these accommodations without causing significant disruption to operations, and cannot discriminate against employees using this benefit. The bill has been filed but remains pending committee review.