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This bill requires all courthouses in Pennsylvania to provide at least one dedicated lactation room that meets specific design and privacy standards. The bill defines a "lactation room" as a hygienic, non-bathroom space that is shielded from view, free from intrusion, and equipped with a chair, work surface, and electrical outlet. Courthouses must ensure the lactation room complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, provides privacy through locks and window coverings, and includes specific amenities such as sound attenuation, appropriate seating, electrical outlets, and waste receptacles. While some features like a sink, refrigerator, and additional storage are optional, the room must meet certain mandatory specifications. The bill is based on existing federal and state laws protecting nursing mothers' rights, including provisions from the Affordable Care Act and Fair Labor Standards Act. The legislation applies to various types of court facilities, including state supreme and appellate courts, judicial centers, and county courthouses. A "parent" is defined broadly as any individual expressing breast milk for a nursing child. The bill will take effect six months after passage, and notably, it does not create a legal right for individuals to enter a courthouse. The underlying intent is to support and protect breastfeeding parents by providing a dignified, comfortable space to express milk while at a courthouse.

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