Idaho May (Finally) Become the 50th State With Laws Protecting Breastfeeding
Every state has some sort of law on the books that specifically allows women to breastfeed anywhere they’d like, in public or private. Every state except for Idaho, that is. But the straggler state is finally making moves to join the other 49 thanks to a bill making headlines this week. The best part? It was introduced by a new dad.
“Personally, I don’t think this is just a women’s rights issue. This is also a children’s issue and this is a family issue for our little Idahoans," said Rep. Paul Amador, R, of his proposed bill. He received unanimous support and a do-pass recommendation from the senate, meaning committee members recommend that the bill pass in its original form, free of tweaks.
While Idaho law does currently say a breastfeeding mother can postpone jury duty, the new bill, if it passes, will finally make clear that a woman cannot be charged with public indecency for breastfeeding.
Welcome to the party, Idaho. See breastfeeding in public laws from every other state here.
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