Rhode Island Breastfeeding Law Takes Effect Today
March 1, 2009 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under breastfeeding, law
Here is a reminder that the new Rhode Island law protecting breastfeeding in public takes effect today, March 1, 2009. This law is in addition to the existing Rhode Island laws excluding breastfeeding mothers from disorderly conduct laws, and requiring employers to provide a safe, private place to breastfeed or pump.
The entire text of the enacted bill reads:
23-13.5-1. Breastfeeding in public places. – A woman may feed her child by bottle or breast in any place open to the public.
23-13.5-2. Remedies. – In any civil action alleging a violation of this chapter, the court may:
(1) Afford injunctive relief against any person, entity or public accommodation that commits or proposes to commit a violation of this chapter; and
(2) Award compensatory damages and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs to a prevailing plaintiff.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on March 1, 2009.
Wordless Wednesday: Precious Newborn Nursing
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Filed under breastfeeding, breastfeeding photos
Photo credit: benklocek
Wordless Wednesday: Pumping Room
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Filed under breastfeeding, breastfeeding photos, pumping
Photo credit: NataPics
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Filed under breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding photos
Photo credit: ar.go.naut
Wordless Wednesday: Dual Purpose
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Filed under activism, breastfeeding, breastfeeding photos, humor
Photo credit: ar.go.naut
Nestle-Free Week Celebrated October 4, 2008
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Filed under activism, breastfeeding
Are you participating in the Nestle-Free Week starting today, October 4, 2008? For more on the why and how of the Nestle Boycott and Nestle-Free Week in particular, visit Baby Milk Action’s Nestle-Free Week planning page.
Wordless Wednesday: Picnic Food
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Filed under breastfeeding
Photo credit: scariepants
Wordless Wednesday: No Cover Needed
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Filed under breastfeeding, breastfeeding photos
Photo Credit: viralbus
Wordless Wednesday: Skin to Skin
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Filed under breastfeeding, breastfeeding photos
Photo credit: Mike Hanlon
Wordless Wednesday: Relaxed Toddler Nursing
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Filed under breastfeeding, breastfeeding photos, toddler nursing
Photo credit: rabble
