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PA HB526
Bill
Status
2/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer O'Mara
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AI Summary
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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
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Breastfeeding cannot be considered indecent exposure, open lewdness, obscenity, sexual conduct, or a public nuisance under Pennsylvania criminal statutes
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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
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Provides remedies including injunctive relief, $1,000 statutory damages per violation, reasonable attorney fees and litigation expenses, and other equitable relief
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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