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PC 313

Para enmendar los Artículos 2, 3 y 9 de la Ley 427-2000, según enmendada, conocida como la “Ley para Reglamentar el Período de Lactancia o de Extracción de Leche Materna” a los fines de incluir nuevas definiciones, especificar cómo debe computarse la penalidad impuesta, para establecer la facultad de toda madre lactante trabajadora para hacer una reclamación por daños; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Strengthens lactation protections for working mothers by adding definitions, clarifying penalties, and letting mothers sue for damages when protections are violated.

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Bill Summary · PC 313

Summary of Bill PC 313

Overview

Bill PC 313 proposes to amend Articles 2, 3, and 9 of Law 427-2000, known as the “Ley para Reglamentar el Período de Lactancia o de Extracción de Leche Materna.” The main aims are to include new definitions, specify how penalties for non-compliance should be computed, and establish the right of every working mother who lactates to file a damages claim. The bill is currently in a legislative committee stage.

  • Introduced: February 6, 2025
  • Status: Referred to committee(s)
  • Legislative actions:
    • February 6, 2025: Radicado (filed)
    • February 13, 2025: Appears in Primera Lectura de la Cámara (First Reading)
    • February 13, 2025: Referido a Comisión(es)

What the bill would do (high level)

  • Amends existing lactation-related protections by updating three specific articles of Law 427-2000.
  • Adds new definitions to clarify terms used in lactation rights and related protections.
  • Specifies the method for computing penalties when lactation rights are violated.
  • Allows working mothers who lactate to file damages claims for violations of the lactation protections.
  • Addresses other related purposes that align with strengthening lactation rights in the workplace.

Key provisions and changes (high level)

  • Definitions: Introduces new definitions relevant to lactation and milk expression to ensure clarity in enforcement and interpretation.
  • Penalty computation: Establishes criteria or formulas for calculating penalties for violations of lactation protections.
  • Private right of action: Explicitly grants every working mother who lactates the standing to pursue damages for violations, reinforcing enforcement through civil remedies.
  • Scope and integration: Updates Articles 2, 3, and 9 to integrate these changes with the existing framework of Law 427-2000.

Note: Specific definitions, penalty amounts, or enforcement mechanisms are not detailed in the information provided. The bill text would contain these particulars.

Who would be affected

  • Working mothers who lactate: Potential beneficiaries of stronger protections and access to damages for violations.
  • Employers and entities subject to Law 427-2000: Responsible for ensuring compliance, implementing lactation accommodations, and responding to penalties or damages actions.
  • Human resources and compliance teams: Tasked with updating policies and procedures to align with the amended law.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and filed on February 6, 2025.
  • Placed on First Reading in the House on February 13, 2025.
  • Referred to one or more committees on February 13, 2025. Further actions (hearings, amendments, and votes) will depend on committee processes and schedules.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Enforcement: By clarifying penalties and creating a private damages remedy, compliance incentives for employers may increase.
  • Workplace accommodations: The bill could influence policies on lactation breaks, private spaces for pumping, and related accommodations.
  • Clarity and enforcement: New definitions and penalty rules aim to reduce ambiguity in applying lactation protections.

Next steps

  • Committee hearings and potential amendments.
  • Public commentary and stakeholder input.
  • If advanced, floor votes in the chamber and any subsequent legislative steps dictated by the jurisdiction’s procedure.

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

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