New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A5361 — Relates to access to and signage for lactation rooms in public buildings

Last action — Assembly Floor Calendar

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

This bill mandates access and signage for lactation rooms in public buildings.

The bill requires public buildings to provide access to lactation rooms and to display signs indicating their locations. This aims to support breastfeeding individuals by improving the availability of designated spaces.

What this means for you
  • Families: For families, this means that public spaces will provide designated areas for breastfeeding, making outings more accommodating.

Summary

Relates to access to lactation rooms in public buildings; requires signage for lactation rooms in public buildings.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.338

  2. RULES REPORT CAL.338

  3. REPORTED

  4. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  5. REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  6. PRINT NUMBER 5361B

  7. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

  8. PRINT NUMBER 5361A

  9. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

  10. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

  11. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A5361 do?
Relates to access to lactation rooms in public buildings; requires signage for lactation rooms in public buildings.
Who sponsors A5361?
A5361 is sponsored by Phara Souffrant Forrest.
What is the current status of A5361?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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