S 9509 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Provides for lactation accommodation in public transportation facilities act

This bill requires public transportation facilities in New York to provide private rooms for nursing mothers during construction, expansion, or renovation projects. It applies to service areas, roadside rest areas, and large railroad or bus stations that handle over half a million passengers annually each year. The designated spaces must include at least a chair and an electrical outlet and must be located outside of public restrooms. Additionally, new or renovated stations must include a sink in these private areas to support breastfeeding needs.
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Introduced May 16, 2024 Last action May 16, 2024
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