Requiring all state buildings provide private room for nursing or breastfeeding purposes
SB 171 requires all West Virginia state buildings and leased state properties to provide private, non-bathroom rooms for nursing or pumping. These rooms must include electrical outlets, seating, and be shielded from public view, though they may be adjacent to bathrooms. The bill directly affects mothers using state facilities like courthouses, offices, or public service centers. It mandates concrete policy changes to ensure accessible, private spaces for breastfeeding or milk expression without requiring new construction.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
Committee
To Government Organization
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
To Government Organization then Finance
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Laura Chapman
RRepublican
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