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NJ S2689
NJ S2689Requires employer to provide certain accommodations to employee who is breast feeding.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would clarify protections provided in the "Law Against Discrimination" to working mothers who are breast feeding. Specifically, the bill provides that an employer is required to accommodate a lactating employee for as long as the employee desires. Additionally, the bill clarifies that lactating employees are entitled to reasonable break time paid at the employee's regular rate of compensation, job restructuring, and a modified work schedule for the purpose of milk expression. Further, the bill requires an employer to provide a suitable room or other location with privacy, free from intrusion of other employees or customers of the employer's business, if applicable, other than a restroom, for the purpose of milk expression.
AI Summary
This bill amends the "Law Against Discrimination" to provide enhanced protections for employees who are breastfeeding, requiring employers to offer reasonable accommodations for as long as the employee desires. These accommodations include paid break time at the employee's regular rate of pay, job restructuring, and modified work schedules to allow for milk expression. Additionally, employers must provide a private, non-restroom space for this purpose, free from intrusion, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship on the business. The bill clarifies that "pregnancy or breastfeeding" encompasses childbirth, recovery, and the act of expressing milk for breastfeeding.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Labor Hearing (10:30:00 3/2/2026 Committee Room 6, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ) (on 03/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2689 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2689_I1.HTM |
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