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SB 1030

AN ACT CONCERNING BREASTFEEDING IN THE WORKPLACE.

2025 Regular Session

Connecticut bill requiring employers to provide break time and private space for employee breast milk expression while prohibiting discrimination based on breastfeeding.

FILE NO. 278
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Bill Summary · SB 1030

Legislative bill overview

SB 1030 establishes workplace protections and accommodations for breastfeeding employees in Connecticut. The bill requires employers to provide reasonable break time and a private space (other than a bathroom) for employees to express breast milk during the workday. It also prohibits employment discrimination based on breastfeeding or breast milk expression.

Why is this important

Breastfeeding support in the workplace directly affects maternal health outcomes, infant nutrition, and women's ability to remain in the workforce after childbirth. Current federal law (Fair Labor Standards Act) requires break time and space only for non-exempt employees for one year after birth, leaving significant gaps in coverage. State-level protections like this expand access across job categories and potentially extend the duration of support.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and compliance burden: Small employers may argue that providing dedicated private spaces and flexible break time creates operational and financial challenges, particularly in facilities with limited space or service-based environments
  • Scope and duration questions: The bill's specific requirements regarding space standards, break frequency, duration of protections, and whether they extend beyond one year post-birth are critical details that stakeholders may dispute
  • Interaction with existing federal law: Clarification is needed on how Connecticut's requirements coordinate with or exceed federal FLSA protections to avoid confusion or conflicting obligations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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