An Act to expand access to lactation care and services
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve access to lactation care and services in Massachusetts. It seeks to expand the availability of support for parents who are breastfeeding or pumping breast milk. The legislation intends to ensure that healthcare providers and facilities are equipped to meet the needs of nursing parents, promoting healthy infant feeding practices. It does this by requiring certain healthcare settings to provide lactation care and services.
Key provisions
- Requires healthcare facilities to provide lactation care and services.
- Establishes standards for lactation care providers.
- Supports the training of healthcare professionals in lactation support.
- Expands the availability of lactation consultants.
- Addresses barriers to breastfeeding access.
- Requires insurance coverage for lactation care services.
- Promotes workplace accommodations for nursing parents.
Who is affected
- Parents
- Healthcare providers
- Healthcare facilities
- Insurance companies
- Employers
Notable changes
- Increases the availability of lactation support services.
- Mandates certain healthcare facilities to offer lactation care.
- Potentially expands insurance coverage for lactation-related services.
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Sponsors
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James K. Hawkins
Rebecca L. Rausch
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