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AK SB42

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2009

Primary Sponsor

William Wielechowski

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Origin

Senate

26th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires employers to provide reasonable unpaid break time daily to nursing mothers for breastfeeding or expressing breast milk.

  • Break time may run concurrently with other breaks but must occur at times that ensure the health and comfort of both mother and child and maintain milk supply.

  • Mandates employers provide a private and sanitary room or location near the work area (excluding toilet stalls) for expressing milk or breastfeeding.

  • Clarifies that employers are not required to allow children in the workplace outside of designated break times.

  • Applies to all employers including corporations, partnerships, sole proprietors, the state, and political subdivisions.

Legislative Description

Nursing Mothers In Workplace

Families

Last Action

REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE

1/21/2009

Committee Referrals

Labor & Commerce1/21/2009

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