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MI SB0674

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Rebekah Warren

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits denial of full and equal access to places of public accommodation or public services to women who are breastfeeding a child
  • Prohibits publishing statements, advertisements, notices, or signs indicating that breastfeeding women will be refused service or that their presence is unwelcome at public accommodations or public services
  • Allows civil actions for violations with remedies including injunctive relief, actual damages, or presumed damages of $200.00
  • Permits courts to award litigation costs including reasonable attorney fees and witness fees to prevailing complainants
  • Effective date contingent upon simultaneous enactment of House Bill 5591 and House Bill 5592

Legislative Description

Civil rights; other; breastfeeding in public places; protect as civil right. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5591'14, HB 5592'14

Women, other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0197'14 With Immediate Effect

7/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/12/2013
Government Operations11/12/2013

Full Bill Text

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