BREASTFEEDING IN PUBLIC

House Bill 5678 

Sponsor:  Rep. Margaret E. O'Brien

House Bill 5679 

Sponsor:  Rep. Gail Haines 

House Bill 5680 

Sponsor:  Rep. Cindy Denby 

House Bill 5681

Sponsor:  Rep. Eileen Kowall 

1st Committee:  Judiciary 

2nd Committee:  Local Government

Complete to 9-17-14

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILLS 5678- 5681 AS INTRODUCED 6-12-14

The bills amend various acts to revise the definition of "public nudity" so that the phrase does not include a mother's breastfeeding of her baby or expressing breast milk.

To this end, House Bill 5678 would amend Public Act 246 of 1945 (MCL 41.181), which authorizes township boards to adopt public health ordinances; House Bills 5679 and 5680 would amend the Home Rule City Act (MCL 117.4i and 117.5h); and House Bill 5681 would amend the General Law Village Act (MCL 67.1).

The bills are tie-barred to each other so that none can take effect unless all are enacted.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bills could result in a reduction in costs for local courts if there is a decrease in caseloads.  There could also be a decrease in fine revenues.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   J. Hunault                 

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.