A Current Summary of Breastfeeding Legislation in the U.S.

SUMMARY OF ENACTED BREASTFEEDING LEGISLATION

NEW MEXICO

New Mexico recently enacted legislation regarding the use of breast pumps in the workplace. Additionally, New Mexico protects a woman's right to breastfeed in public.

N.M. Stat. Ann. § 28-20-2 (2007)

§ 28-20-2. Use of a breast pump in the workplace

A. In order to foster the ability of a nursing mother who is an employee to use a breast pump in the workplace, an employer, including the state and its political subdivisions, shall provide:

(1) a space for using the breast pump that is:

(a) clean and private;

(b) near the employee's workspace; and

(2) flexible break times.

B. An employer shall not be liable for:

(1) storage or refrigeration of breast milk;

(2) payment for a nursing mother's break time in addition to established employee breaks; or

(3) payment of overtime while a nursing mother is using a breast pump.

HISTORY: Laws 2007, ch. 18, § 1.

Note: The placement of this section is not final. This section number has been assigned by the publisher, pending further information from the state. Until placement is final, this section should be referenced by its session laws citation stated above.

N.M. Stat. Ann. § 28-20-1
1999 N.M. ALS 117; 1999 N.M. Laws 117; 1999 N.M. Ch. 117; 1999 N.M. SB 545

sect; 28-20-1. Right to breastfeed.

A mother may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be present.

Last updated November 26, 2007 by jlm.

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