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This bill updates Connecticut's workplace breastfeeding law to strengthen protections for nursing mothers by requiring employers to provide reasonable break times for expressing breast milk or breastfeeding, rather than leaving it at the employee's discretion. The legislation mandates that employers provide a private, non-bathroom location close to the employee's work area for milk expression, which must be shielded from public view, include or be near a refrigerator for milk storage, and have an electrical outlet. Importantly, the bill prohibits employers from discriminating against, disciplining, or taking adverse employment actions against employees who use these breastfeeding accommodations. The law defines "employer" broadly to include businesses with one or more employees, and establishes that "reasonable efforts" means accommodations that do not create an "undue hardship" for the business, which is determined by considering factors like business size, financial resources, and operational structure. The bill will go into effect on October 1, 2025, and aims to align state law with federal workplace breastfeeding accommodation standards.

Labor and Employment

Labor and Public Employees Committee (J)

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