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SB 941

An Act requiring lactation rooms in courthouses.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Amanda Cappelletti and 4 co-sponsors

SB 941 mandates Pennsylvania courthouses establish private lactation rooms to enable nursing parents' court participation and workplace access without compromising infant feeding.

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Bill Summary · SB 941

Legislative bill overview

SB 941 requires Pennsylvania courthouses to provide designated lactation rooms for nursing parents and individuals expressing breast milk. The bill establishes minimum standards for these spaces, including privacy, sanitation, and access requirements that must be met across the state's judicial facilities.

Why is this important

Lactation rooms remove barriers for nursing parents participating in court proceedings—whether as jurors, witnesses, litigants, or court employees—allowing them to fulfill civic duties and work responsibilities without compromising infant feeding. This addresses a practical accessibility gap in judicial infrastructure that affects workforce participation and civic engagement.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Retrofitting existing courthouses with dedicated lactation rooms requires capital expenditures; the bill's fiscal impact and who bears these costs (state vs. counties) may face resistance
  • Scope and standards: Disagreement may arise over mandatory vs. recommended standards, what constitutes adequate facilities, and whether requirements differ by courthouse size or usage levels
  • Competing priorities: Some may argue courthouse resources should prioritize other facility upgrades or that existing bathrooms or offices suffice, viewing dedicated rooms as unnecessary

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

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