Breastfeeding In Public

Many states have now enacted laws to protect the right of a new mom, so she can breastfeed in public. In fact, a mother is entitled to breastfeed her baby in many places. Here is a list below by state. Breastfeeding your baby in public should be a time of relaxation and bonding for the two of you. State Breastfeeding Laws Forty-nine states, the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands have laws that specifically allow women to breastfeed in any public or private location. (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.) Twenty-nine states, the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands exempt breastfeeding from public indecency laws. (Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.) Twenty-seven states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have laws related to breastfeeding in the workplace. (Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming.) Seventeen states and Puerto Rico exempt breastfeeding mothers from jury duty or allow jury service to be postponed. (California, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah and Virginia.) Five states and Puerto Rico have implemented or encouraged the development of a breastfeeding awareness education campaign.(California, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, and Vermont.)Several states have unique laws related to breastfeeding. For instance,Puerto Rico requires shopping malls, airports, public service government centers and other select locations to have accessible areas designed for breastfeeding and diaper changing that are not bathrooms. Louisiana  law requires state building to provide suitable areas for breastfeeding and lactation. At least three states have laws related to child care facilities and breastfeeding. Louisiana prohibits any child care facility from discriminating against breastfed babies. Mississippi requires licensed child care facilities to provide breastfeeding mothers with a sanitary place that is not a toilet stall to breastfeed their children or express milk, to provide a refrigerator to store expressed milk, to train staff in the safe and proper storage and handling of human milk, and to display breastfeeding promotion information to the clients of the facility. Maryland requires child care centers to promote proper nutrition and developmentally appropriate practices by establishing training and policies promoting breastfeeding. Mary land exempts the sale of tangible personal property that is manufactured for the purpose of initiating, supporting or sustaining breastfeeding from the sales and use tax. Louisiana prohibits state sales or use tax from being applied to any consumer purchases of  breastfeeding items. California, Louisiana, and Texas have laws related to the procurement, processing, distribution or use of human milk. New York created a Breastfeeding Mothers Bill of Rights, which is required to be posted in maternal health care facilities. New York also created a law that allows a child under one year of age to accompany the mother to a correctional facility if the mother is breastfeeding at the time she is committed. Breastfeeding Laws By State: AlabamaAla. Code 22-1-13 (2006): A mother may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be present. Alaska Alaska Stat. 29.25.080: A municipality may not enact an ordinance that prohibits or restricts a woman breastfeeding a child in a public or private location where the woman and child are otherwise authorized to be. Arizona Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann 41-1443 (2006): A mother is entitled to breastfeed in any area of a public place or a place of public accommodation where the mother is otherwiseSeveral states have unique laws related to breastfeeding. For instance,Puerto Rico requires shopping malls, airports, public service government centers and other select locations to have accessible areas designed for breastfeeding and diaper changing that are not bathrooms. Louisiana  law requires state building to provide suitable areas for breastfeeding and lactation. At least three states have laws related to child care facilities and breastfeeding. Louisiana prohibits any child care facility from discriminating against breastfed babies. Mississippi requires licensed child care facilities to provide breastfeeding mothers with a sanitary place that is not a toilet stall to breastfeed their children or express milk, to provide a refrigerator to store expressed milk, to train staff in the safe and proper storage and handling of human milk, and to display breastfeeding promotion information to the clients of the facility. Maryland requires child care centers to promote proper nutrition and developmentally appropriate practices by establishing training and policies promoting breastfeeding. Mary land exempts the sale of tangible personal property that is manufactured for the purpose of initiating, supporting or sustaining breastfeeding from the sales and use tax. Louisiana prohibits state sales or use tax from being applied to any consumer purchases of breastfeeding items. California, Louisiana, and Texas have laws related to the procurement, processing, distribution or use of human milk. New York created a Breastfeeding Mothers Bill of Rights, which is required to be posted in maternal health care facilities. New York also created a law that allows a child under one year of age to accompany the mother to a correctional facility if the mother is breastfeeding at the time she is committed. Breastfeeding Laws By State: AlabamaAla. Code 22-1-13 (2006): A mother may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be present. Alaska Alaska Stat. 29.25.080: A municipality may not enact an ordinance that prohibits or restricts a woman breastfeeding a child in a public or private location where the woman and child are otherwise authorized to be. Arizona Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann 41-1443 (2006): A mother is entitled to breastfeed in any area of a public place or a place of public accommodation where the mother is otherwiseNew York also created a law that allows a child under one year of age to accompany the mother to a correctional facility if the mother is breastfeeding at the time she is committed. Breastfeeding Laws By State: AlabamaAla. Code 22-1-13 (2006): A mother may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be present. Alaska Alaska Stat. 29.25.080: A municipality may not enact an ordinance that prohibits or restricts a woman breastfeeding a child in a public or private location where the woman and child are otherwise authorized to be. Arizona Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann 41-1443 (2006): A mother is entitled to breastfeed in any area of a public place or a place of public accommodation where the mother is otherwiseMary land exempts the sale of tangible personal property that is manufactured for the purpose of initiating, supporting or sustaining breastfeeding from the sales and use tax. Louisiana prohibits state sales or use tax from being applied to any consumer purchases of  breastfeeding items. California, Louisiana, and Texas have laws related to the procurement, processing, distribution or use of human milk. New York created a Breastfeeding Mothers Bill of Rights, which is required to be posted in maternal health care facilities. New York also created a law that allows a child under one year of age to accompany the mother to a correctional facility if the mother is breastfeeding at the time she is committed. Breastfeeding Laws By State: AlabamaAla. Code 22-1-13 (2006): A mother may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be present. Alaska Alaska Stat. 29.25.080: A municipality may not enact an ordinance that prohibits or restricts a woman breastfeeding a child in a public or private location where the woman and child are otherwise authorized to be. Arizona Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann 41-1443 (2006): A mother is entitled to breastfeed in any area of a public place or a place of public accommodation where the mother is otherwise lawfully present. Arkansas Ark. Stat.  Ann. 20-27-2001 (2007): A woman may breastfeed a child in a public place or any place where other individuals are present. California Cal. Civil Code 43.3 (1997): Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a mother may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, except the private home or residence of another, where the mother and the child are otherwise authorized to be present. Colorado Colo. Rev. Stat. 25-6-302(2004): A mother may breastfeed in any place she has a right to be. Connecticut Conn. Gen. Stat. 46a-64: It shall be a discriminatory practice in violation of this section . . . for a place of public accommodation, resort or amusement to restrict or limit the right of a mother to breast-feed her child; and 53-34b: No person may restrict or limit the right of a mother to breastfeed her child. Delaware Del. Code Ann. tit. 31 310 (1997): Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, a mother shall be entitled to breast-feed her child in any location of a place of public accommodation where in the mother is otherwise permitted. District of Columbia D.C. Code Ann. 2-1402.82(c)(1): A woman shall have the right to breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where she has the right to be with her child, without respect to whether the mother's breast or any part of it is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding of her child. Federal Law Pub. L. No. 106-058, 647: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a woman may breastfeed her child at any location in a Federal building or on Federal property, if the woman and her child are otherwise authorized to be present at the location. Florida Fla. Stat. 383.015(1) (1993): A mother may breastfeed her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. Georgia Ga. Code 31-1-9 (1999): [A] mother may breastfeed her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. Hawaii Hawaii Rev. Stat. 489.21: It is a discriminatory practice to deny, or attempt to deny, the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations of a place of public accommodations to a woman because she is breastfeeding a child. Idaho No state law specifically protects breastfeeding pairs.Illino is Ill. Rev. Stat. ch. 740 137 (2004): A mother may breastfeed her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding; . . . a mother . . . in a place of worship shall comport her behavior with the norms appropriate in that place of worship. IndianaInd. Code 16-35-6: Not with standing any other law, women may breastfeed her child anywhere the woman has the right to be. Iowa Iowa Code 135.30A (2002): Not with standing any other provision of law to the contrary, a woman may breastfeed the woman's own child in any public place where the woman's presence is otherwise authorized. Kansas Kan. Stat. Ann. 65-1,248(b): A mother may breastfeed in any place she has a right to be. Kentucky Ky.Rev. Stat. 211-755(1)(2006):  Not with standing any other provision of the law, a mother may breastfeed her baby or express breast milk in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be.Louisiana La. Rev. Stat. Ann. 51. 2247.1(B) (2001): Not with standing any other provision of law to the contrary, a mother may breastfeed her baby in any place of public accommodation, resort, or amusement. Maine Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 5, 4634 (2001): Not with standing any other provision of law, a mother may breastfeed her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be. Maryland Md. Health-General Code Ann.20-801 (2003): (a) A mother may breastfeed her child in any public or private location in which the mother and child are authorized to be. (b) A person may not restrict or limit the right of a mother to breastfeed her child. Massachusetts Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. ch. 111 221(a) (2008): A mother may breastfeed her child in any public place or establishment or place which is open to and accepts or solicits the patronage of the general public and where the mother and her child may otherwise law fully be present. Michigan Mich. Comp. Laws 41.181, 67.1aa & 117.4i et eq. (1994): [Michigan law exempts breastfeeding from public indecency laws.] Minnesota Minn. Stat. 145.905: A mother may breastfeed in any location, public or private, where the mother and child are otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. Mississippi Miss. Code Ann. 17-25-7 (2006): A mother may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, without respect to whether the mother's breast or any part of it is covered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. Missouri Mo. Rev. Stat. 191.918(1999): Not with standing any other provision of law to the contrary, a mother may, with as much discretion as possible, breast-feed her child in any public or private location where the mother is otherwise authorized to be. Montana Mont. Code Ann. 50-19-501 (1999): A mother has a right to breastfeed the mother's child in any location, public or private, where the mother and child are otherwise authorized to be present, irrespective of whether or not the mother's breast is covered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. Nebraska 2011 Neb. Laws LB, 197: A mother may breastfeed her child in any public or private location where the mother is otherwise authorized to be. Nevada Nev. Rev. Stat. 201.232(2) (1995): Not with standing any other provision of law, a mother may breastfeed her child in any public or private location where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. New Hampshire N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. 132:10-d (1999): Breastfeeding a child does not constitute an act of indecent exposure and to restrict or limit the right of a mother to breast-feed her child is discriminatory. New Jersey N.J. Rev. Stat. 26:4B-4/5 (1997): Not with standing any provision of the law to the contrary, a mother shall be entitled to breastfeed her baby in any location of as a place of public accommodation, resort or amusement wherein the mother is otherwise permitted. New Mexico N.M. Stat. Ann. 28-20-1 (1999): A mother may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be present. New York N.Y. Civil Rights Law 79-e (1994): Not with standing any other provision of law, a mother may breastfeed her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether run the nipple of the mother's breast is covered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. North Carolina N.C. Gen. Stat. 14-190.9 (1993): Not with standing any other provision of law, a woman may breastfeed in any public or private location where she is otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. North Dakota N.D. Cent. Code 23-12-16: If the woman acts in a discreet and modest manner, a woman may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where the woman and child are otherwise authorized to be. OhioOhio Rev. Code Ann. 3781.55 (2005): A mother is entitled to breast-feed her baby in any location of a place of public accommodation where in the mother otherwise is permitted. Oklahoma Okla. Stat. tit. 63, 1-234(2004): The Legislature hereby declares that breastfeeding a baby constitutes a basic act of nurturing to which every baby has a right and which should be encouraged in the interests of maternal and child health. In furtherance of this right, a mother may breastfeed her baby in any location where the mother is otherwise authorized to be Oregon Or. Rev. Stat. 109.001 (1999): A woman may breastfeed her child in a public place. Pennsylvania P.L. 90, No. 28, Cl. 35(enacted July 8, 2007): The Freedom to Breastfeed Act permits a mother to nurse her child in public; and provides that breastfeeding may not be considered a nuisance, indecent exposure, sexual conduct or obscenity. Rhode Island R.I. Gen. Laws 23-13.5-1 (2008): A woman may feed her child by bottle or breast in any place open to the public.South Carolina S.C. Code Ann. 63-5-40(A)(2005): A woman may breastfeed her child in any location where the mother and her child are authorized to be. South DakotaS.D. Codified Laws Ann. 22-22-24.1and 22-24A-2 (2002): [South Dakota law exempts breastfeeding from public indecency laws.] Tennessee Tenn. Code Ann. 68-58-101 et eq. (2006): A mother has a right to breastfeed her child who is twelve (12) months of age or younger in any location, public or private, where the mother and child are otherwise authorized to be present.[Tennessee law exempts all breastfeeding, regardless of age, from public indecency laws.] Texas Tex. Health Code Ann. 165.002 (1995): A mother is entitled to breast-feed her baby in any location in which the mother is authorized to be. Utah Utah Code Ann. 17-15-25 (1995): The county legislative body may not prohibit a woman's breast feeding in any location where she otherwise may rightfully be, irrespective of whether the breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding.Vermont Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9, 4502 (j)(2002): Not with standing any other provision of law, a mother may breastfeed her child in any place of public accommodation in which the mother and child would otherwise have a legal right to be.Virginia Va. Code 2.2-1147.1 (2002): Not with standing any other provision of law, a woman may breastfeed her child in any location where that woman would otherwise be allowed on property that is owned, leased or controlled by the Commonwealth as defined in 2.2-1147.Washington Wash. Rev. Code 49.60.30(g) (2009): [It is t] he right of a mother to breastfeed her child in any place of public resort, accommodation, assemblage, or amusement.West Virginia No state law specifically protects breastfeeding pairs.Wisconsin Wis. Stat. 253.16: A mother may breastfeed her child in any public or private location where the mother and child are otherwise authorized to be. In such a location, no person may prohibit a mother from breast-feeding her child, direct a mother to move to a different location to breast-feed her child, direct a mother to cover her child or breast while breast-feeding, or otherwise restrict a mother from breast-feeding her child as provided in this section. Wyoming Wyo. Stat. 6-4-201(2007): [Wyoming law exempts breastfeeding from public indecency laws.] Puerto Rico23 P.R. Laws Ann. 43-1 (4): [E] very breastfeeding mother has the right to nurse her children in any place of public access, whether or not in these places are areas designated for breastfeeding. U.S. Virgin Islands14 V.I.C. 1022(b): [U.S. Virgin Islands law exempts breastfeeding from public indecency laws.] In Conclusion, be proud to breastfeed in public. Feel confident that you are doing the right thing for you and your baby. In you ever have a problem, contact your Labor Commissioner. File a complaint with your Department of Labor. There are now workplace pumping laws that give women the right to pump at work. Employers need to give you either a reasonable unpaid break time or you take it off during your break to pump. Your baby can be up to 3 years old. Source: National Conference of State Legislatures and State Net.Federal Law Pub. L. No. 106-058, 647: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a woman may breastfeed her child at any location in a Federal building or on Federal property, if the woman and her child are otherwise authorized to be present at the location. Florida Fla. Stat. 383.015(1) (1993): A mother may breastfeed her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. Georgia Ga. Code 31-1-9 (1999): [A] mother may breastfeed her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. Hawaii Hawaii Rev. Stat. 489.21: It is a discriminatory practice to deny, or attempt to deny, the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations of a place of public accommodations to a woman because she is breastfeeding a child. Idaho No state law specifically protects breastfeeding pairs.Illinois is Ill. Rev. Stat. ch. 740 137 (2004): A mother may breastfeed her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding; . . . a mother . . . in a place of worship shall comport her behavior with the norms appropriate in that place of worship. IndianaInd. Code 16-35-6: Notwithstanding any other law, women may breastfeed her child anywhere the woman has the right to be. IowaIowa Code 135.30A (2002): Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a woman may breastfeed the woman's own child in any public place where the woman's presence is otherwise authorized. Kansas Kan. Stat. Ann. 65-1,248(b): A mother may breastfeed in any place she has a right to be. Kentucky Ky.Rev. Stat. 211-755(1)(2006): Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, a mother may breastfeed her baby or express breast milk in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be.Louisiana La. Rev. Stat. Ann. 51. 2247.1(B) (2001): Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a mother may breastfeed her baby in any place of public accommodation, resort, or amusement. Maine Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 5, 4634 (2001): Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a mother may breastfeed her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be. Maryland Md. Health-General Code Ann.20-801 (2003): (a) A mother may breastfeed her child in any public or private location in which the mother and child are authorized to be. (b) A person may not restrict or limit the right of a mother to breastfeed her child. Massachusetts Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. ch. 111 221(a) (2008): A mother may breastfeed her child in any public place or establishment or place which is open to and accepts or solicits the patronage of the general public and where the mother and her child may otherwise lawfully be present. Michigan Mich. Comp. Laws 41.181, 67.1aa & 117.4i et eq. (1994): [Michigan law exempts breastfeeding from public indecency laws.] Minnesota Minn. Stat. 145.905: A mother may breastfeed in any location, public or private, where the mother and child are otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. Mississippi Miss. Code Ann. 17-25-7 (2006): A mother may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, without respect to whether the mother's breast or any part of it is covered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. Missouri Mo. Rev. Stat. 191.918(1999): Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a mother may, with as much discretion as possible, breast-feed her child in any public or private location where the mother is otherwise authorized to be. Montana Mont. Code Ann. 50-19-501 (1999): A mother has a right to breastfeed the mother's child in any location, public or private, where the mother and child are otherwise authorized to be present, irrespective of whether or not the mother's breast is covered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. Nebraska 2011 Neb. Laws LB, 197: A mother may breastfeed her child in any public or private location where the mother is otherwise authorized to be. Nevada Nev. Rev. Stat. 201.232(2) (1995): Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a mother may breastfeed her child in any public or private location where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. New Hampshire N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. 132:10-d (1999): Breastfeeding a child does not constitute an act of indecent exposure and to restrict or limit the right of a mother to breast-feed her child is discriminatory. New Jersey N.J. Rev. Stat. 26:4B-4/5 (1997): Notwithstanding any provision of the law to the contrary, a mother shall be entitled to breastfeed her baby in any location of as a place of public accommodation, resort or amusement wherein the mother is otherwise permitted. New Mexico N.M. Stat. Ann. 28-20-1 (1999): A mother may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be present. New York N.Y. Civil Rights Law 79-e (1994): Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a mother may breastfeed her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether run the nipple of the mother's breast is covered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. North Carolina N.C. Gen. Stat. 14-190.9 (1993): Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a woman may breastfeed in any public or private location where she is otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. North Dakota N.D. Cent. Code 23-12-16: If the woman acts in a discreet and modest manner, a woman may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where the woman and child are otherwise authorized to be. OhioOhio Rev. Code Ann. 3781.55 (2005): A mother is entitled to breast-feed her baby in any location of a place of public accommodation wherein the mother otherwise is permitted. Oklahoma Okla. Stat. tit. 63, 1-234(2004): The Legislature hereby declares that breastfeeding a baby constitutes a basic act of nurturing to which every baby has a right and which should be encouraged in the interests of maternal and child health. In furtherance of this right, a mother may breastfeed her baby in any location where the mother is otherwise authorized to be Oregon Or. Rev. Stat. 109.001 (1999): A woman may breastfeed her child in a public place. Pennsylvania P.L. 90, No. 28, Cl. 35(enacted July 8, 2007): The Freedom to Breastfeed Act permits a mother to nurse her child in public; and provides that breastfeeding may not be considered a nuisance, indecent exposure, sexual conduct or obscenity. Rhode Island R.I. Gen. Laws 23-13.5-1 (2008): A woman may feed her child by bottle or breast in any place open to the public.South Carolina S.C. Code Ann. 63-5-40(A)(2005): A woman may breastfeed her child in any location where the mother and her child are authorized to be. South DakotaS.D. Codified Laws Ann. 22-22-24.1and 22-24A-2 (2002): [South Dakota law exempts breastfeeding from public indecency laws.] Tennessee Tenn. Code Ann. 68-58-101 et eq. (2006): A mother has a right to breastfeed her child who is twelve (12) months of age or younger in any location, public or private, where the mother and child are otherwise authorized to be present.[Tennessee law exempts all breastfeeding, regardless of age, from public indecency laws.] Texas Tex. Health Code Ann. 165.002 (1995): A mother is entitled to breast-feed her baby in any location in which the mother is authorized to be. Utah Utah Code Ann. 17-15-25 (1995): The county legislative body may not prohibit a woman's breast feeding in any location where she otherwise may rightfully be, irrespective of whether the breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding.Vermont Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9, 4502 (j)(2002): Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a mother may breastfeed her child in any place of public accommodation in which the mother and child would otherwise have a legal right to be.Virginia Va. Code 2.2-1147.1 (2002): Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a woman may breastfeed her child in any location where that woman would otherwise be allowed on property that is owned, leased or controlled by the Commonwealth as defined in 2.2-1147.Washington Wash. Rev. Code 49.60.30(g) (2009): [It is t] he right of a mother to breastfeed her child in any place of public resort, accommodation, assemblage, or amusement.West Virginia No state law specifically protects breastfeeding pairs.Wisconsin Wis. Stat. 253.16: A mother may breastfeed her child in any public or private location where the mother and child are otherwise authorized to be. In such a location, no person may prohibit a mother from breast-feeding her child, direct a mother to move to a different location to breast-feed her child, direct a mother to cover her child or breast while breast-feeding, or otherwise restrict a mother from breast-feeding her child as provided in this section. Wyoming Wyo. Stat. 6-4-201(2007): [Wyoming law exempts breastfeeding from public indecency laws.] Puerto Rico23 P.R. Laws Ann. 43-1 (4): [E] very breastfeeding mother has the right to nurse her children in any place of public access, whether or not in these places are areas designated for breastfeeding. U.S. Virgin Islands14 V.I.C. 1022(b): [U.S. Virgin Islands law exempts breastfeeding from public indecency laws.] In Conclusion, be proud to breastfeed in public. Feel confident that you are doing the right thing for you and your baby. In you ever have a problem, contact your Labor Commissioner. File a complaint with your Department of Labor. There are now workplace pumping laws that give women the right to pump at work. Employers need to give you either a reasonable unpaid break time or you take it off during your break to pump. Your baby can be up to 3 years old. Source: National Conference of State Legislatures and State Net.Arkansas Ark. Stat.  Ann. 20-27-2001 (2007): A woman may breastfeed a child in a public place or any place where other individuals are present. California Cal. Civil Code 43.3 (1997): Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a mother may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, except the private home or residence of another, where the mother and the child are otherwise authorized to be present. Colorado Colo. Rev. Stat. 25-6-302(2004): A mother may breastfeed in any place she has a right to be. Connecticut Conn. Gen. Stat. 46a-64: It shall be a discriminatory practice in violation of this section . . . for a place of public accommodation, resort or amusement to restrict or limit the right of a mother to breast-feed her child; and 53-34b: No person may restrict or limit the right of a mother to breastfeed her child. Delaware Del. Code Ann. tit. 31 310 (1997): Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, a mother shall be entitled to breast-feed her child in any location of a place of public accommodation where in the mother is otherwise permitted. District of Columbia D.C. Code Ann. 2-1402.82(c)(1): A woman shall have the right to breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where she has the right to be with her child, without respect to whether the mother's breast or any part of it is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding of her child. Federal Law Pub. L. No. 106-058, 647: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a woman may breastfeed her child at any location in a Federal building or on Federal property, if the woman and her child are otherwise authorized to be present at the location. Florida Fla. Stat. 383.015(1) (1993): A mother may breastfeed her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. Georgia Ga. Code 31-1-9 (1999): [A] mother may breastfeed her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. Hawaii Hawaii Rev. Stat. 489.21: It is a discriminatory practice to deny, or attempt to deny, the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations of a place of public accommodations to a woman because she is breastfeeding a child. Idaho No state law specifically protects breastfeeding pairs.Illinois is Ill. Rev. Stat. ch. 740 137 (2004): A mother may breastfeed her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding; . . . a mother . . . in a place of worship shall comport her behavior with the norms appropriate in that place of worship. IndianaInd. Code 16-35-6: Notwithstanding any other law, women may breastfeed her child anywhere the woman has the right to be. IowaIowa Code 135.30A (2002): Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a woman may breastfeed the woman's own child in any public place where the woman's presence is otherwise authorized. Kansas Kan. Stat. Ann. 65-1,248(b): A mother may breastfeed in any place she has a right to be. Kentucky Ky.Rev. Stat. 211-755(1)(2006):  Not with tanding any other provision of the law, a mother may breastfeed her baby or express breast milk in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be.Louisiana La. Rev. Stat. Ann. 51. 2247.1(B) (2001): Not with standing any other provision of law to the contrary, a mother may breastfeed her baby in any place of public accommodation, resort, or amusement. Maine Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 5, 4634 (2001): Not with standing any other provision of law, a mother may breastfeed her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be. Maryland Md. Health-General Code Ann.20-801 (2003): (a) A mother may breastfeed her child in any public or private location in which the mother and child are authorized to be. (b) A person may not restrict or limit the right of a mother to breastfeed her child. Massachusetts Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. ch. 111 221(a) (2008): A mother may breastfeed her child in any public place or establishment or place which is open to and accepts or solicits the patronage of the general public and where the mother and her child may otherwise law fully be present. Michigan Mich. Comp. Laws 41.181, 67.1aa & 117.4i et eq. (1994): [Michigan law exempts breastfeeding from public indecency laws.] Minnesota Minn. Stat. 145.905: A mother may breastfeed in any location, public or private, where the mother and child are otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. Mississippi Miss. Code Ann. 17-25-7 (2006): A mother may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, without respect to whether the mother's breast or any part of it is covered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. Missouri Mo. Rev. Stat. 191.918(1999): Not with standing any other provision of law to the contrary, a mother may, with as much discretion as possible, breast-feed her child in any public or private location where the mother is otherwise authorized to be. Montana Mont. Code Ann. 50-19-501 (1999): A mother has a right to breastfeed the mother's child in any location, public or private, where the mother and child are otherwise authorized to be present, irrespective of whether or not the mother's breast is covered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. Nebraska 2011 Neb. Laws LB, 197: A mother may breastfeed her child in any public or private location where the mother is otherwise authorized to be. Nevada Nev. Rev. Stat. 201.232(2) (1995): Not with standing any other provision of law, a mother may breastfeed her child in any public or private location where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. New Hampshire N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. 132:10-d (1999): Breastfeeding a child does not constitute an act of indecent exposure and to restrict or limit the right of a mother to breast-feed her child is discriminatory. New Jersey N.J. Rev. Stat. 26:4B-4/5 (1997): Not with standing any provision of the law to the contrary, a mother shall be entitled to breastfeed her baby in any location of as a place of public accommodation, resort or amusement wherein the mother is otherwise permitted. New Mexico N.M. Stat. Ann. 28-20-1 (1999): A mother may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be present. New York N.Y. Civil Rights Law 79-e (1994): Not with standing any other provision of law, a mother may breastfeed her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether run the nipple of the mother's breast is covered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. North Carolina N.C. Gen. Stat. 14-190.9 (1993): Not with standing any other provision of law, a woman may breastfeed in any public or private location where she is otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. North Dakota N.D. Cent. Code 23-12-16: If the woman acts in a discreet and modest manner, a woman may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where the woman and child are otherwise authorized to be. OhioOhio Rev. Code Ann. 3781.55 (2005): A mother is entitled to breast-feed her baby in any location of a place of public accommodation where in the mother otherwise is permitted. Oklahoma Okla. Stat. tit. 63, 1-234(2004): The Legislature hereby declares that breastfeeding a baby constitutes a basic act of nurturing to which every baby has a right and which should be encouraged in the interests of maternal and child health. In furtherance of this right, a mother may breastfeed her baby in any location where the mother is otherwise authorized to be Oregon Or. Rev. Stat. 109.001 (1999): A woman may breastfeed her child in a public place. Pennsylvania P.L. 90, No. 28, Cl. 35(enacted July 8, 2007): The Freedom to Breastfeed Act permits a mother to nurse her child in public; and provides that breastfeeding may not be considered a nuisance, indecent exposure, sexual conduct or obscenity. Rhode Island R.I. Gen. Laws 23-13.5-1 (2008): A woman may feed her child by bottle or breast in any place open to the public.South Carolina S.C. Code Ann. 63-5-40(A)(2005): A woman may breastfeed her child in any location where the mother and her child are authorized to be. South DakotaS.D. Codified Laws Ann. 22-22-24.1and 22-24A-2 (2002): [South Dakota law exempts breastfeeding from public indecency laws.] Tennessee Tenn. Code Ann. 68-58-101 et eq. (2006): A mother has a right to breastfeed her child who is twelve (12) months of age or younger in any location, public or private, where the mother and child are otherwise authorized to be present.[Tennessee law exempts all breastfeeding, regardless of age, from public indecency laws.] Texas Tex. Health Code Ann. 165.002 (1995): A mother is entitled to breast-feed her baby in any location in which the mother is authorized to be. Utah Utah Code Ann. 17-15-25 (1995): The county legislative body may not prohibit a woman's breast feeding in any location where she otherwise may rightfully be, irrespective of whether the breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding.Vermont Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9, 4502 (j)(2002): Not with standing any other provision of law, a mother may breastfeed her child in any place of public accommodation in which the mother and child would otherwise have a legal right to be.Virginia Va. Code 2.2-1147.1 (2002): Not with standing any other provision of law, a woman may breastfeed her child in any location where that woman would otherwise be allowed on property that is owned, leased or controlled by the Commonwealth as defined in 2.2-1147.Washington Wash. Rev. Code 49.60.30(g) (2009): [It is t] he right of a mother to breastfeed her child in any place of public resort, accommodation, assemblage, or amusement.West Virginia No state law specifically protects breastfeeding pairs.Wisconsin Wis. Stat. 253.16: A mother may breastfeed her child in any public or private location where the mother and child are otherwise authorized to be. In such a location, no person may prohibit a mother from breast-feeding her child, direct a mother to move to a different location to breast-feed her child, direct a mother to cover her child or breast while breast-feeding, or otherwise restrict a mother from breast-feeding her child as provided in this section. Wyoming Wyo. Stat. 6-4-201(2007): [Wyoming law exempts breastfeeding from public indecency laws.] Puerto Rico23 P.R. Laws Ann. 43-1 (4): [E] very breastfeeding mother has the right to nurse her children in any place of public access, whether or not in these places are areas designated for breastfeeding. U.S. Virgin Islands14 V.I.C. 1022(b): [U.S. Virgin Islands law exempts breastfeeding from public indecency laws.] In Conclusion, be proud to breastfeed in public. Feel confident that you are doing the right thing for you and your baby. In you ever have a problem, contact your Labor Commissioner. File a complaint with your Department of Labor. There are now workplace pumping laws that give women the right to pump at work. Employers need to give you either a reasonable unpaid break time or you take it off during your break to pump. Your baby can be up to 3 years old. Source: National Conference of State Legislatures and State Net.A mother may breastfeed her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. Georgia Ga. Code 31-1-9 (1999): [A] mother may breastfeed her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. Hawaii Hawaii Rev. Stat. 489.21: It is a discriminatory practice to deny, or attempt to deny, the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations of a place of public accommodations to a woman because she is breastfeeding a child. Idaho No state law specifically protects breastfeeding pairs.Illino is Ill. Rev. Stat. ch. 740 137 (2004): A mother may breastfeed her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding; . . . a mother . . . in a place of worship shall comport her behavior with the norms appropriate in that place of worship. IndianaInd. Code 16-35-6: Not with standing any other law, women may breastfeed her child anywhere the woman has the right to be. Iowa Iowa Code 135.30A (2002): Not with standing any other provision of law to the contrary, a woman may breastfeed the woman's own child in any public place where the woman's presence is otherwise authorized. Kansas Kan. Stat. Ann. 65-1,248(b): A mother may breastfeed in any place she has a right to be. Kentucky Ky.Rev. Stat. 211-755(1)(2006):  Not with standing any other provision of the law, a mother may breastfeed her baby or express breast milk in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be.Louisiana La. Rev. Stat. Ann. 51. 2247.1(B) (2001): Not with standing any other provision of law to the contrary, a mother may breastfeed her baby in any place of public accommodation, resort, or amusement. Maine Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 5, 4634 (2001): Not with standing any other provision of law, a mother may breastfeed her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be. Maryland Md. Health-General Code Ann.20-801 (2003): (a) A mother may breastfeed her child in any public or private location in which the mother and child are authorized to be. (b) A person may not restrict or limit the right of a mother to breastfeed her child. Massachusetts Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. ch. 111 221(a) (2008): A mother may breastfeed her child in any public place or establishment or place which is open to and accepts or solicits the patronage of the general public and where the mother and her child may otherwise law fully be present. Michigan Mich. Comp. Laws 41.181, 67.1aa & 117.4i et eq. (1994): [Michigan law exempts breastfeeding from public indecency laws.] Minnesota Minn. Stat. 145.905: A mother may breastfeed in any location, public or private, where the mother and child are otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. Mississippi Miss. Code Ann. 17-25-7 (2006): A mother may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, without respect to whether the mother's breast or any part of it is covered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. Missouri Mo. Rev. Stat. 191.918(1999): Not with standing any other provision of law to the contrary, a mother may, with as much discretion as possible, breast-feed her child in any public or private location where the mother is otherwise authorized to be. Montana Mont. Code Ann. 50-19-501 (1999): A mother has a right to breastfeed the mother's child in any location, public or private, where the mother and child are otherwise authorized to be present, irrespective of whether or not the mother's breast is covered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. Nebraska 2011 Neb. Laws LB, 197: A mother may breastfeed her child in any public or private location where the mother is otherwise authorized to be. Nevada Nev. Rev. Stat. 201.232(2) (1995): Not with standing any other provision of law, a mother may breastfeed her child in any public or private location where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. New Hampshire N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. 132:10-d (1999): Breastfeeding a child does not constitute an act of indecent exposure and to restrict or limit the right of a mother to breast-feed her child is discriminatory. New Jersey N.J. Rev. Stat. 26:4B-4/5 (1997): Not with standing any provision of the law to the contrary, a mother shall be entitled to breastfeed her baby in any location of as a place of public accommodation, resort or amusement wherein the mother is otherwise permitted. New Mexico N.M. Stat. Ann. 28-20-1 (1999): A mother may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be present. New York N.Y. Civil Rights Law 79-e (1994): Not with standing any other provision of law, a mother may breastfeed her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether run the nipple of the mother's breast is covered during or incidental to the breastfeeding.North Carolina N.C. Gen. Stat. 14-190.9 (1993): Not with standing any other provision of law, a woman may breastfeed in any public or private location where she is otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding. North Dakota N.D. Cent. Code 23-12-16: If the woman acts in a discreet and modest manner, a woman may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where the woman and child are otherwise authorized to be. OhioOhio Rev. Code Ann. 3781.55 (2005): A mother is entitled to breast-feed her baby in any location of a place of public accommodation where in the mother otherwise is permitted. Oklahoma Okla. Stat. tit. 63, 1-234(2004): The Legislature hereby declares that breastfeeding a baby constitutes a basic act of nurturing to which every baby has a right and which should be encouraged in the interests of maternal and child health. In furtherance of this right, a mother may breastfeed her baby in any location where the mother is otherwise authorized to be Oregon Or. Rev. Stat. 109.001 (1999): A woman may breastfeed her child in a public place. Pennsylvania P.L. 90, No. 28, Cl. 35(enacted July 8, 2007): The Freedom to Breastfeed Act permits a mother to nurse her child in public; and provides that breastfeeding may not be considered a nuisance, indecent exposure, sexual conduct or obscenity. Rhode Island R.I. Gen. Laws 23-13.5-1 (2008): A woman may feed her child by bottle or breast in any place open to the public.South Carolina S.C. Code Ann. 63-5-40(A)(2005): A woman may breastfeed her child in any location where the mother and her child are authorized to be. South DakotaS.D. Codified Laws Ann. 22-22-24.1and 22-24A-2 (2002): [South Dakota law exempts breastfeeding from public indecency laws.] Tennessee Tenn. Code Ann. 68-58-101 et eq. (2006): A mother has a right to breastfeed her child who is twelve (12) months of age or younger in any location, public or private, where the mother and child are otherwise authorized to be present.[Tennessee law exempts all breastfeeding, regardless of age, from public indecency laws.] Texas Tex. Health Code Ann. 165.002 (1995): A mother is entitled to breast-feed her baby in any location in which the mother is authorized to be. Utah Utah Code Ann. 17-15-25 (1995): The county legislative body may not prohibit a woman's breast feeding in any location where she otherwise may rightfully be, irrespective of whether the breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding.Vermont Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9, 4502 (j)(2002): Not with standing any other provision of law, a mother may breastfeed her child in any place of public accommodation in which the mother and child would otherwise have a legal right to be.Virginia Va. Code 2.2-1147.1 (2002): Not with standing any other provision of law, a woman may breastfeed her child in any location where that woman would otherwise be allowed on property that is owned, leased or controlled by the Commonwealth as defined in 2.2-1147.Washington Wash. Rev. Code 49.60.30(g) (2009): [It is t] he right of a mother to breastfeed her child in any place of public resort, accommodation, assemblage, or amusement.West Virginia No state law specifically protects breastfeeding pairs.Wisconsin Wis. Stat. 253.16: A mother may breastfeed her child in any public or private location where the mother and child are otherwise authorized to be. In such a location, no person may prohibit a mother from breast-feeding her child, direct a mother to move to a different location to breast-feed her child, direct a mother to cover her child or breast while breast-feeding, or otherwise restrict a mother from breast-feeding her child as provided in this section. Wyoming Wyo. Stat. 6-4-201(2007): [Wyoming law exempts breastfeeding from public indecency laws.] Puerto Rico23 P.R. Laws Ann. 43-1 (4): [E] very breastfeeding mother has the right to nurse her children in any place of public access, whether or not in these places are areas designated for breastfeeding. U.S. Virgin Islands14 V.I.C. 1022(b): [U.S. Virgin Islands law exempts breastfeeding from public indecency laws.] In Conclusion, be proud to breastfeed in public. Feel confident that you are doing the right thing for you and your baby. In you ever have a problem, contact your Labor Commissioner. File a complaint with your Department of Labor. There are now workplace pumping laws that give women the right to pump at work. Employers need to give you either a reasonable unpaid break time or you take it off during your break to pump. Your baby can be up to 3 years old. Source: National Conference of State Legislatures and State Net.Health Code Ann. 165.002 (1995): A mother is entitled to breast-feed her baby in any location in which the mother is authorized to be. Utah Utah Code Ann. 17-15-25 (1995): The county legislative body may not prohibit a woman's breast feeding in any location where she otherwise may rightfully be, irrespective of whether the breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding.Vermont Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9, 4502 (j)(2002): Not with standing any other provision of law, a mother may breastfeed her child in any place of public accommodation in which the mother and child would otherwise have a legal right to be.Virginia Va. Code 2.2-1147.1 (2002): Not with standing any other provision of law, a woman may breastfeed her child in any location where that woman would otherwise be allowed on property that is owned, leased or controlled by the Commonwealth as defined in 2.2-1147.Washington Wash. Rev. Code 49.60.30(g) (2009): [It is t] he right of a mother to breastfeed her child in any place of public resort, accommodation, assemblage, or amusement.West Virginia No state law specifically protects breastfeeding pairs.Wisconsin Wis. Stat. 253.16: A mother may breastfeed her child in any public or private location where the mother and child are otherwise authorized to be. In such a location, no person may prohibit a mother from breast-feeding her child, direct a mother to move to a different location to breast-feed her child, direct a mother to cover her child or breast while breast-feeding, or otherwise restrict a mother from breast-feeding her child as provided in this section. Wyoming Wyo. Stat. 6-4-201(2007): [Wyoming law exempts breastfeeding from public indecency laws.] Puerto Rico23 P.R. Laws Ann. 43-1 (4): [E] very breastfeeding mother has the right to nurse her children in any place of public access, whether or not in these places are areas designated for breastfeeding. U.S. Virgin Islands14 V.I.C. 1022(b): [U.S. Virgin Islands law exempts breastfeeding from public indecency laws.] In Conclusion, be proud to breastfeed in public. Feel confident that you are doing the right thing for you and your baby. In you ever have a problem, contact your Labor Commissioner. File a complaint with your Department of Labor. There are now workplace pumping laws that give women the right to pump at work. Employers need to give you either a reasonable unpaid break time or you take it off during your break to pump. Your baby can be up to 3 years old. Source: National Conference of State Legislatures and State Net.In such a location, no person may prohibit a mother from breast-feeding her child, direct a mother to move to a different location to breast-feed her child, direct a mother to cover her child or breast while breast-feeding, or otherwise restrict a mother from breast-feeding her child as provided in this section. Wyoming Wyo. Stat. 6-4-201(2007): [Wyoming law exempts breastfeeding from public indecency laws.] Puerto Rico23 P.R. Laws Ann. 43-1 (4): [E] very breastfeeding mother has the right to nurse her children in any place of public access, whether or not in these places are areas designated for breastfeeding. U.S. Virgin Islands14 V.I.C. 1022(b): [U.S. Virgin Islands law exempts breastfeeding from public indecency laws.] In Conclusion, be proud to breastfeed in public. Feel confident that you are doing the right thing for you and your baby. In you ever have a problem, contact your Labor Commissioner. File a complaint with your Department of Labor. There are now workplace pumping laws that give women the right to pump at work. Employers need to give you either a reasonable unpaid break time or you take it off during your break to pump. Your baby can be up to 3 years old. Source: National Conference of State Legislatures and State Net.There are now workplace pumping laws that give women the right to pump at work. Employers need to give you either a reasonable unpaid break time or you take it off during your break to pump. Your baby can be up to 3 years old. Source: National Conference of State Legislatures and State Net.