SB 171 West Virginia Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Requiring all state buildings provide private room for nursing or breastfeeding purposes

SB 171 requires all West Virginia state buildings and leased state properties to provide private, non-bathroom rooms for nursing or pumping. These rooms must include electrical outlets, seating, and be shielded from public view, though they may be adjacent to bathrooms. The bill directly affects mothers using state facilities like courthouses, offices, or public service centers. It mandates concrete policy changes to ensure accessible, private spaces for breastfeeding or milk expression without requiring new construction.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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