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PA HB526

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer O'Mara

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mothers may breastfeed their child in any public or private location where they are otherwise authorized to be present, regardless of whether the breast is covered

  • Breastfeeding cannot be considered indecent exposure, open lewdness, obscenity, sexual conduct, or a public nuisance under Pennsylvania criminal statutes

  • Creates a private right of action allowing individuals to sue within two years if their breastfeeding rights are denied, interfered with, or if they face retaliation

  • Provides remedies including injunctive relief, $1,000 statutory damages per violation, reasonable attorney fees and litigation expenses, and other equitable relief

  • Repeals and consolidates the existing 2007 Freedom to Breastfeed Act into Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes; takes effect in 60 days

Legislative Description

Permitting a mother the freedom to nurse her child in public; and providing that breastfeeding may not beconsidered a nuisance, indecent exposure, sexual conduct or obscenity.

Last Action

Laid on the table

5/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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