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SENATE BILL NO. 1427 Offered January 23, 2015 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 32.1 a chapter numbered 17, consisting of a section numbered 32.1-370, relating to the right to breastfeed in public places. ---------- Patrons-- Wexton, Edwards, Favola and Puller ---------- Referred to Committee on Education and Health ----------

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Title 32.1 a chapter numbered 17, consisting of a section numbered 32.1-370, as follows:

CHAPTER 17. BREASTFEEDING.

§ 32.1-370. Right to breastfeed.

A mother may breastfeed in any place where the mother is lawfully present, including any location where she would otherwise be allowed on property that is owned, leased, or controlled by the Commonwealth in accordance with § 2.2-1147.1.