An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, permitting a mother the freedom to nurse her child in public; and providing that breastfeeding may not be considered a nuisance, indecent exposure, sexual conduct or obscenity.
What changed between versions
Added new sponsors (Curry, Rabb, and Brennan) to the list of bill sponsors.
Changed bill version from Printer's No. 519 to Printer's No. 1718, indicating a later version of the bill text.
Added committee reporting information showing the bill was reported from the Judiciary Committee on May 14, 2025.
Restructured the bill text to add Chapter 58A to Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes instead of referencing the original 2007 act directly.
Added formal statutory definitions section (58A02.1) defining 'Breastfeeding' with the same meaning as before.
Added detailed private right of action section (58A05) specifying remedies including $1,000 statutory damages per violation, attorney fees, and equitable relief.
Added repeal section formally repealing the 2007 Freedom to Breastfeed Act while maintaining continuity of existing rights and obligations.
Added continuation section ensuring all activities initiated under the original act continue under the new chapter format.