HB526

Permitting a mother the freedom to nurse her child in public; and providing that breastfeeding may not beconsidered a nuisance, indecent exposure, sexual conduct or obscenity.

Introduced·2/10/25

Pennsylvania HB526 amends the Freedom to Breastfeed Act to allow mothers to nurse their children in public and prohibits considering breastfeeding a.

Pennsylvania HB526 amends the Freedom to Breastfeed Act to clarify that breastfeeding in public is permitted and cannot be considered a nuisance, indecent exposure, sexual conduct, or obscenity. It also provides a private right of action for individuals whose breastfeeding freedom has been denied, interfered with, or restricted, or who have faced retaliation. Those who experience such violations can seek legal action to enjoin future denials, recover statutory damages of $1,000 per violation, and recover reasonable attorney fees and litigation expenses within two years of the violation.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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27
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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12 Nay

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Calendar

May 14, 2025

10:00 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

May 14, 2025

House

Reported as amended

May 14, 2025

House

First consideration

May 14, 2025

House

Laid on the table