Governor signs Massachusetts nursing in public bill.

Happy day!  I just heard from the Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition that Governor Patrick has signed the nursing in public bill.  If you'd like to read it, here's the text (pdf).  The new law includes an enforcement provision.

I'm working on a business card with some of the text of the law on it, which moms can keep with them to show that the law is on their side.  Our breastfeeding task force will hand them out.  To the left is a draft, which you're welcome to print out and carry if you live in Massachusetts.  Sorry it's so blurry now - I'm trying to fix it.

If you want to know what the law says in your state, check this La Leche League page, and if you'd like to know more about nursing and the law, check out this podcast with Jake Marcus (also available on iTunes).

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