Bill > S02263

This bill establishes the Lactation Accommodation in Public Transportation Facilities Act, which requires specific public transportation facilities to provide private spaces for nursing mothers. The bill mandates that service areas along highways, roadside rest areas on the New York State Thruway (Interstate 87), and large railroad or bus stations (with over 500,000 annual passengers) must create dedicated lactation spaces that include a chair and an electrical outlet, and are located outside of public restrooms. For new construction or significant renovations of these facilities, the requirement is mandatory, with specific conditions: bus and railroad stations must also provide a sink in the designated lactation room. The bill applies to stations operated by cities, counties, states, or public benefit corporations, but explicitly excludes subway and rapid transit railroad stations. The provisions are set to take effect 30 days after the bill becomes law, with some requirements like those for railroad and bus stations to be implemented by January 1, 2026. The goal is to provide clean, private, and comfortable spaces for nursing mothers in public transportation facilities.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2263