Lactation and Breastfeeding Laws
Parents in all 50 states have the right to breastfeed in public and all breastfeeding employees are protected by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Some states provide additional protections.
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Alabama supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, but there are no state-level workplace lactation accommodation laws. Mamava gives AL a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Alaska supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, but there are no state-level workplace lactation accommodation laws. Mamava gives AK a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Arizona supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, but there are no state-level workplace lactation accommodation laws. Mamava gives AZ a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Arkansas workplace lactation accommodation legislation is equal to (but does not exceed) the federal FLSA’s PUMP Act. Arkansas law does, however, provide lactation protections for students. Mamava gives AR a 2 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
California has long been one of the most breastfeeding-positive states in the country. Mamava gives CA a 3 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Colorado is a breastfeeding-positive state, thanks to workplace lactation accommodation laws that exceed federal protections. Mamava gives CO a 2 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Connecticut is a breastfeeding-positive state, thanks to workplace lactation accommodation legislation that exceeds federal protections. Mamava gives CT a 3 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Mothers in Delaware have the right to breastfeed in public, and state-level lactation laws are equal to—but do not exceed—the federal PUMP Act. Mamava gives DE a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Florida supports breastfeeding in any public or private place. While there are no state-level workplace lactation accommodation laws, Florida law requires courthouses to provide lactation spaces. Mamava gives FL a 2 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Georgia’s workplace lactation accommodation legislation is equal to federal protections. Mamava gives GA 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Hawaii’s workplace lactation accommodation legislation is equal to, but does not exceed, the federal PUMP Act. Mamava gives HI a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Idaho supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, but there are no state-level workplace lactation accommodation laws beyond this. Mamava gives ID a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Illinois is one of the most breastfeeding-positive states, thanks to workplace lactation accommodation legislation that exceeds federal protections. Mamava gives IL a 3 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Indiana is a breastfeeding-positive state, thanks to workplace lactation accommodation legislation that exceeds federal protections. Mamava gives IN a 2 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Iowa supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, but there are no state-level lactation accommodation laws. Mamava gives IA a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Kansas supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, but there are no state-level lactation accommodation laws beyond this. Mamava gives KS a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Kentucky supports breastfeeding in any public or private place. As of 2019, there are also state-level lactation accommodation laws to protect breastfeeding employees. Mamava gives KY a 2 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Louisiana supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, but offers minimal state-wide workplace lactation accommodation protection beyond the federal PUMP Act. Mamava gives LA a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Maine is a breastfeeding-positive state, thanks to workplace lactation accommodation legislation that exceeds federal protections. Mamava gives ME a 2 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Maryland supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, but there are no state-level workplace lactation accommodation laws beyond the federal PUMP Act. Mamava gives MD a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Massachusetts is a breastfeeding-positive state, thanks to workplace lactation accommodation legislation that exceeds federal protections. Mamava gives MA a 3 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Michigan supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, but there are no workplace lactation accommodation laws. Mamava gives MI a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Minnesota is a breastfeeding-positive state, thanks to workplace lactation accommodation legislation that exceeds federal protections. Mamava gives MN a 3 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Mississippi supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, and offers some workplace lactation accommodations. Mamava gives MS a 2 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Missouri supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, and has some state-level workplace lactation accommodation laws that exceed the federal PUMP Act. Mamava gives MO a 2 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Montana supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, but does not have any workplace lactation legislation that exceeds the PUMP Act. Mamava gives MT a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Nebraska supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, and offers lactation laws that go beyond federal protections in the workplace. Mamava gives NE a 3 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Nevada is a breastfeeding-positive state, thanks to workplace lactation legislation that exceeds federal protections. Mamava gives NV a 2 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
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New Hampshire supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, and has a state-level workplace lactation accommodation law (effective July 1, 2025). Mamava gives NH a 2 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
New Jersey is a breastfeeding-positive state, thanks to workplace lactation legislation that exceeds federal protections. Mamava gives NJ a 2 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
New Mexico is a breastfeeding-positive state, thanks to workplace lactation legislation that exceeds federal protections. Mamava gives NM a 2 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
New York is one of the most breastfeeding-positive states, thanks to workplace lactation legislation that exceeds federal protections. Mamava gives NY a 3 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
North Carolina supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, but there are no state-level workplace lactation accommodation laws. Mamava gives NC a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
North Dakota supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, but there are no state-level workplace lactation accommodation laws. Mamava gives ND a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Ohio supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, but there are no state-level workplace lactation accommodation laws. Mamava gives OH a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Oklahoma supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, but has limited state-level workplace lactation accommodation protections. Mamava gives OK a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Oregon is a breastfeeding-positive state, thanks to workplace lactation accommodation legislation that exceeds federal protections. Mamava gives OR a 2 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Pennsylvania supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, but does not offer additional workplace lactation accommodations. Mamava gives PA a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Rhode Island has workplace lactation accommodation legislation, but it’s equal to the federal FLSA’s PUMP Act. Mamava gives RI a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
South Carolina supports breastfeeding in any public or private place and offers state-level workplace lactation accommodation laws. Mamava gives SC a 2 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
South Dakota supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, but there are no state-level workplace lactation accommodation laws. Mamava gives SD a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Tennessee is a breastfeeding-positive state, thanks to workplace lactation legislation that exceeds federal protections. Mamava gives TN a 2 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Texas supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, but offers minimal state-level workplace lactation accommodation legislation. Mamava gives TX a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Utah supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, but offers limited workplace lactation accommodation laws. Mamava gives UT a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Vermont is a breastfeeding-positive state, thanks to workplace lactation legislation that exceeds federal protections. Mamava gives VT a 2 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Virginia supports breastfeeding in any public or private place and provides additional state-level workplace lactation accommodation laws. Mamava gives VA a 3 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Washington supports breastfeeding in any public or private place and provides workplace lactation accommodation protections for breastfeeding employees. Mamava gives WA a 3 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
West Virginia supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, but there are no state-level workplace lactation accommodation laws. Mamava gives WV a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Wisconsin supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, but offers limited lactation accommodation legislation for the workplace. Mamava gives WI a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Wyoming supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, but doesn’t have any state-level workplace lactation accommodation laws. Mamava gives WY a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
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Washington D.C. supports breastfeeding in any public or private place and has workplace lactation accommodation laws equal to the federal PUMP Act. Mamava gives D.C. a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
Puerto Rico is a breastfeeding-positive location, thanks to workplace lactation accommodation legislation that exceeds federal protections. Mamava gives PR a 2 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.
The U.S. Virgin Islands supports breastfeeding in any public or private place, but there are no workplace lactation accommodation laws beyond federal protections. Mamava gives VI a 1 out of 3 on our Breastfeeding State Scale.