Loading chat...
AK SB42
Bill
Status
1/21/2009
Primary Sponsor
William Wielechowski
Click for details
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