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CT HB05158
Bill
Status
Passed
6/4/2021
Primary Sponsor
Labor and Public Employees Committee
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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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