Introduced
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To establish in law that a woman has a right to breastfeed a baby in a “place of public accommodation” or public facility. A woman would be entitled to “the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations” in these places, and if denied them could sue for actual damages or up to $200 in “presumed” damages.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 108 to 2 (details)
To establish in law that a woman has a right to breastfeed a baby in a “place of public accommodation” or public facility. A woman would be entitled to “the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations” in these places, and if denied them could sue for actual damages or up to $200 in “presumed” damages.
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
