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CT HB05158

Bill

Status

Passed

6/4/2021

Primary Sponsor

Labor and Public Employees Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Employees may express breast milk or breastfeed on-site during meal or break periods at their discretion, effective October 1, 2021.
  • Employers must make reasonable efforts to provide a private room or location near the work area (other than a toilet stall) for milk expression, unless doing so creates undue hardship.
  • Designated spaces must be free from intrusion, shielded from public view, include or be near a refrigerator or portable cold storage device, and have access to an electrical outlet.
  • Employers are prohibited from discriminating against, disciplining, or taking adverse employment action against employees who exercise breastfeeding rights.
  • Definitions of "employer," "employee," "reasonable efforts," and "undue hardship" consider business size, financial resources, and operational structure.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Breastfeeding In The Workplace.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/4/2021

Committee Referrals

Labor and Public Employees1/13/2021

Full Bill Text

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