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HB 1558

Relating to the expression of breast milk in public buildings and providing leave for state employees to donate breast milk.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Vikki Goodwin

Texas bill allows breast milk expression in public buildings and grants state employees paid leave to donate breast milk for medical purposes.

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Bill Summary · HB 1558

Legislative bill overview

HB 1558 would allow individuals to express breast milk in public buildings and would provide paid leave for state employees who donate breast milk. The bill establishes protections and accommodations for lactation in public spaces and creates a formal donation leave policy for state workers.

Why is this important

Breast milk donation supports neonatal health in hospitals, particularly for premature or ill infants who benefit from human milk. The bill addresses practical workplace barriers that can discourage donation by providing time off, potentially increasing milk supply for critical medical uses while also supporting lactating employees' needs in public settings.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and implementation: Determining how much paid leave is reasonable and which state agencies bear the costs of employee absence
  • Public space standards: Defining which public buildings must provide facilities, privacy standards, and sanitation requirements for milk expression
  • Scope of "state employees": Questions about whether coverage extends to all state workers or specific classifications, and how donation is verified versus general lactation accommodation
  • Donation liability and regulations: Unclear whether state involvement in facilitating donation creates liability concerns or requires adherence to medical donation protocols

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

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