Relates to the right to breast feed
This bill updates the state's civil rights law to use gender-neutral language when protecting the right to breastfeed. It allows any person to breastfeed their baby in any location where they are otherwise permitted, regardless of whether their nipple is covered. By replacing terms like "mother" and "her" with "person" and "their," the legislation ensures the protection applies equally to individuals of all genders. The change takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 5, 2026
Last action Jun 5, 2026
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