Bill > HB707

This bill amends the Freedom to Breastfeed Act to require that all Commonwealth-owned buildings provide dedicated nursing parents rooms for employees and members of the public to breastfeed or express breast milk. The rooms must meet specific requirements, including being at least 50 square feet, having a lockable door, providing visual and sound privacy, containing a chair and work surface, including electrical outlets, potentially having a small refrigerator and sink, and being located in compliance with disability accessibility regulations. These rooms cannot be restrooms, storage rooms, or closets. The Department of General Services must determine appropriate room locations, provide signage indicating room locations within buildings, and maintain a public online list of nursing room locations. The definition of "Commonwealth-owned building" includes state facilities like the State Capitol, Governor's Residence, Pennsylvania Judicial Center, State Museum, and other state-owned buildings where the public receives services. The bill gives the Department of General Services authority to issue guidance or regulations for implementation, and the requirements will take effect one year after the bill's passage, ensuring state buildings become more supportive of breastfeeding parents.

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