Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 526: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, permitting a mother the freedom to nurse her child in public; and providing that breastfeeding may not be considered a nuisance, indecent exposure, sexual conduct or obscenity.

In committee Last action May 14, 2025: Laid on the table

Plain-language summary

HB 526 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, permitting a mother the freedom to nurse her child in public; and providing that breastfeeding may not be considered a nuisance, indecent exposure, sexual conduct or obscenity. Primary sponsor: Jenn O'Mara (Democratic). It lists 26 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2025): Laid on the table.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jenn O'Mara (Democratic). 26 co-sponsors.