First, Thanks to all those who have provided support and advise to Arizona 
regarding breastfeeding legislation.  I appreciated all advise given on and 
off the list.  
It is bitter sweet that HB2376 passes the Senate in Arizona.  Arizona has 
no laws/regulations that protect or promote breastfeeding.  HB2376 will 
exclude breastfeeding women from the indecent exposure statutes in our 
state.  It will also has a provision for a mother to be  entitled to breast-
feed in any area of a public place or a place of public accommodation where 
the mother is lawfully present. All great news.  But with the passing of 
this bill, another bill will die.  That bill includes the above and exempts 
breastfeeding moms from jury duty for one year and also mandates empoyers 
of more than 5 employees to provide a place for employees to pump other 
than a restroom stall.  Legislators passed HB2376 swiftly to avoid 
addressing breastfeeding and the workplace. Although greatful for the baby 
steps Arizona is taking, it would have been lovely to see Arizona protect 
working moms too.  

Renee Palting, RN, IBCLC, RLC
Tucson, AZ

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