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Rhode Island Breastfeeding Law Takes Effect Today

Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:01:12 +0000

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.

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Wordless Wednesday: Precious Newborn Nursing

Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:22:41 +0000

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Wordless Wednesday: Pumping Room

Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:40:02 +0000

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Wordless Wednesday: Designer Milk

Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:51:00 +0000

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Wordless Wednesday: Dual Purpose

Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:32:46 +0000

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Nestle-Free Week Celebrated October 4, 2008

Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:37:39 +0000

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.

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Wordless Wednesday: Picnic Food

Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:20:23 +0000

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Wordless Wednesday: No Cover Needed

Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:15:37 +0000

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Wordless Wednesday: Skin to Skin

Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:06:53 +0000

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Wordless Wednesday: Relaxed Toddler Nursing

Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:03:48 +0000

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