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A 3998

Relates to employee access to lactation rooms in the workplace

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Carroll and 5 co-sponsors

Requires private, accessible lactation rooms at work and reasonable break time for lactating employees, improving equal access and non-discrimination protections.

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Bill Summary · A 3998

Summary of Bill A 3998 – Relates to employee access to lactation rooms in the workplace

Overview

Bill A 3998 is a proposed measure that addresses employee access to lactation rooms in the workplace. The primary objective suggested by the title is to regulate or improve how lactation spaces are provided and accessed for employees who are lactating.

Status and sponsorship

  • Status: Referred to the Labor Committee
  • Legislative actions: On January 30, 2025, the bill was referred to the Labor Committee (listed twice in the provided actions, likely a duplicate entry)
  • Introduced: January 30, 2025
  • Sponsors:
    • Primary sponsor: Phara Souffrant Forrest
    • Co-sponsor: Harvey Epstein

What the bill aims to address

  • The legislative focus is on employee access to lactation rooms in the workplace. While the specific text of the bill is not provided in the information available, the title indicates an intent to establish or clarify rights and requirements related to lactation spaces for employees.

Known provisions (text not provided)

  • The exact statutory provisions, definitions, exemptions, enforcement mechanisms, and effective dates are not included in the information provided. Therefore, the precise requirements (such as space specifications, privacy standards, access by break times, signage, or penalties for noncompliance) cannot be enumerated here.

Potential provisions commonly seen in lactation room legislation (illustrative, not specific to this bill)

If enacted, bills of this nature often include:
- Requirements for private, shielded lactation spaces that are not a bathroom and are accessible to all eligible employees
- Reasonable break times or allowances for lactation-related needs, separate from standard meal/rest breaks
- Access to appropriate facilities (electric power, seating, cleanliness, refrigeration for expressed milk, and storage guidance)
- Non-discrimination protections for lactating employees
- Accessibility considerations (including child-friendly access and accommodations for employees with disabilities)
- Compliance timelines and responsibilities for employers
- Penalties or remedies for violations
- Exemption criteria (e.g., very small employers, shared spaces, or cases of undue hardship)

Note: These elements are general expectations for lactation-related workplace protections and may or may not be included in A 3998. The actual bill text would confirm exact requirements.

Affected parties and impact

  • Primary beneficiaries: Lactating employees who require private, accessible spaces to express milk at work
  • Employers: Businesses and organizations subject to workplace standards, facilities management, and human resources
  • Government/Enforcement: Labor agencies or departments responsible for interpreting and enforcing workplace lactation room requirements

Procedural timeline and next steps

  • Next steps typically include hearings and markup by the Labor Committee, potential amendments, and a full chamber vote. The current information does not specify a timeline beyond the initial referral.
  • To understand the full impact and specific requirements, the bill’s full text and any related amendments would need to be consulted when available.

If you’d like, I can monitor for the bill’s text and provide an updated, provision-specific summary once the actual language is released.

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

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