An Act amending the act of July 8, 2007 (P.L.90, No.28), known as the Freedom to Breastfeed Act, providing for accommodation for breastfeeding in Commonwealth-owned buildings; and imposing duties on the Department of General Services.
This bill expands Pennsylvania's existing Freedom to Breastfeed Act by requiring all state-owned buildings to provide dedicated nursing rooms for employees and the public. Under the new rules, the Department of General Services must ensure these rooms meet specific standards, including a minimum size of 80 square feet, a lockable door, privacy features, and amenities like a sink, electrical outlet, and refrigerator where possible. The department is also tasked with creating a publicly available online list of these room locations and posting signage to guide visitors to them. These changes apply to any building under the control of the Department of General Services or administered by other executive agencies. The legislation will take effect one year after it is passed.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 19, 2024
Last action Sep 19, 2024
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Sep 19, 2024
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Referred to State Government
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
La'Tasha Mayes
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Danielle Otten
DDemocratic
Co
Gina Curry
DDemocratic
Co
Jenn O'Mara
DDemocratic
Co
Kristine Howard
DDemocratic
Co
Lindsay Powell
DDemocratic
Co
Malcolm Kenyatta
DDemocratic
Co
Mary Jo Daley
DDemocratic
Co
Nancy Guenst
DDemocratic
Co
Roni Green
DDemocratic
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