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Massachusetts has over 40 laws specific to breastfeeding, hair and homeschool? Here's what we think you should know...
Adam Gomez (D)
Wants to prohibit school districts from discriminating against braids, twists and locs.
Danielle Gregoire (D)
Outlines eligibility for donor milk. For example infants under 6 months with low body weight.
Adam Hinds (D)
Hopes to only allow licensed individuals to use the label "lactation consultant."
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D)
Wants to treat diapers as a qualified medical expense for tax deductions.
Christine Barber (D)
Wants to create a board of allied health professionals including a licensed lactation provider.
Massachusetts Law
Defines "child requiring assistance."Homeschoolers are not considered a "child requiring assistance."
Massachusetts Law
Mothers can nurse in public without retribution, except for a place of worship.