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This bill establishes a new grant program administered by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) to help public agencies install lactation rooms in public buildings. The bill defines a lactation room as a private, clean space where mothers can nurse or express milk, and sets specific standards for such rooms, including requirements for privacy, functionality, electrical access, lighting, temperature, and ventilation. Public agencies can apply for grants to offset the costs of installing these rooms during building construction or renovation. The bill creates a dedicated lactation room grant fund, which will initially be funded with a $5 million appropriation from the state general fund for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The fund can also receive money from state or federal grants, donations, and other sources. The fund's money will not revert to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year and will be continuously appropriated specifically for this lactation room grant program. The program and funding are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with the appropriation section expiring on January 1, 2027.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1240/details