STATE LAWMAKERS ARE WORKING ON BILLS TO EXPAND BREASTFEEDING OPTIONS FOR WOMEN.
ONE MEASURE REQUIRES COURTHOUSES TO SET UP AT LEAST ONE LACTATION ROOM, SEPARATE FROM THE RESTROOM, THAT HAS A CHAIR, TABLE, ELECTRICAL OUTLET AND A SINK. IT’S SUPPORTED BY KELLY CASSIDY OF CHICAGO.
ANOTHER BILL SETS THE SAME REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS IN THE STATE CAPITOL COMPLEX IN SPRINGFIELD.
THAT MEASURE HAS PASSED THE SENATE AND NOW MOVES TO THE HOUSE.