HB1094

MS Breastfeeding Support and Equity Act; create to revise and strengthen statutes supporting and promoting.

Failed·2/3/26
In Text

Mississippi Breastfeeding Support and Equity Act aims to promote and support breastfeeding in Mississippi.

The Mississippi Breastfeeding Support and Equity Act seeks to enhance breastfeeding support and equity in Mississippi. It mandates that all maternal health care facilities adopt an infant feeding policy that promotes and supports breastfeeding, including guidance on formula use. The Act requires these facilities to provide counseling to mothers about breastfeeding before discharge and to post breastfeeding guidelines. Employers must provide reasonable break time and a private space for employees to express milk.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 19

House

Referred To Public Health and Human Services;Business and Commerce