Texas HB1127 promotes breastfeeding by affirming mothers' rights and prohibiting interference, with civil action provisions.

HB1127 amends the Texas Health and Safety Code to affirm mothers' rights to breastfeed in any location where they and their child are authorized to be. It prohibits interference with or restriction of this right. The bill also mandates the state comptroller to annually inform the public about these rights through electronic notifications. Additionally, HB1127 allows mothers to bring civil actions against those who violate these breastfeeding rights, with potential awards including injunctive relief, damages up to $500 per day of violation, and reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.

Texas HB1127 promotes breastfeeding by affirming mothers' rights and prohibiting interference, with civil action provisions.

HB1127 amends the Texas Health and Safety Code to affirm mothers' rights to breastfeed in any location where they and their child are authorized to be. It prohibits interference with or restriction of this right. The bill also mandates the state comptroller to annually inform the public about these rights through electronic notifications. Additionally, HB1127 allows mothers to bring civil actions against those who violate these breastfeeding rights, with potential awards including injunctive relief, damages up to $500 per day of violation, and reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.