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Lawmakers approve bill requiring courthouses have a designated breastfeeding/pumping area for mothers

COURTHOUSES WILL HAVE TO SET UP ACCOMMODATIONS FOR NURSING MOTHERS UNDER A BILL HEADED TO THE GOVERNOR’S DESK.
 
THE MEASURE IS SPONSORED BY REPRESENTATIVE KELLY CASSIDY OF CHICAGO WHO SAYS THOSE VISITING AND WORKING WITHIN THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM SHOULDN’T HAVE TO PUMP THEIR BREAST MILK IN THE BATHROOM. SHE EXPLAINS HER LEGISLATION.
 

 

 
THE LACTATION ROOM WILL HAVE TO AT LEAST HAVE A TABLE, CHAIR, ELECTRICAL OUTLET AND A SINK. THE BILL NEEDS TO BE SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR TO BECOME LAW.

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