Good News Moms from Virginia: BreastFeeding Freedom Bill Approved
Hey there moms from Virginia! Good News! The legislative bodies of Virginia passed the breasfeeding bill. Now, you can go outside and breastfeed your baby. There will be no more discrimination.
State Sen. Jennifer Wexton’s measure cleared the Senate on a 38-0 vote Monday.
Wexton, a Loudoun County Democrat, said she introduced the bill after a constituent told her of being asked to leave a gym after patrons complained about her breastfeeding.
Wexton said Virginia is one of only three states, along with Idaho and South Dakota, that don’t have such a law on the books.
A companion bill sponsored by Del. Dave Albo, a Fairfax County Republican, passed the House of Delegates 99-0 Friday.
We hope that more states will approve the breastfeeding freedom bill in the near future!
