Bill > A05361

This bill amends the public buildings law to improve access to and visibility of lactation rooms in public buildings owned by New York State. The bill expands the definition of a lactation room to include being well-lit and having nearby access to clean running water. It requires covered public buildings to provide a lactation room for public use, with an exemption only if creating such a room would require new construction that is financially unfeasible. The bill mandates that these lactation rooms have clear signage posted in a conspicuous location, either directly outside the room or in the reception area. Additionally, the Office of General Services must create and maintain a public directory of buildings with lactation rooms, which will be updated every six months and include any special access requirements. The bill also clarifies that while these rooms must be made available, individuals can only access them in accordance with the building's existing access protocols, and the agency must establish clear rules for accessing the room without compromising public safety. The goal is to support breastfeeding parents by ensuring they have clean, private, and accessible spaces to breastfeed or express breast milk in state-owned public buildings.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5361