Governor Kotek signed House Bill (HB) 2541 into law on May 7, 2025. Under HB 2541, certain agricultural workers must now be provided with the same accommodations for the expression of breast milk during work hours that have been provided to employees in other industries. Those accommodations include rest periods and a private location to express breast milk that is not a public restroom or toilet stall and that is in close proximity to the employee’s work area. Employers in the agricultural industry may want to review their policies and check their facilities to ensure compliance with HB 2541.
Effective: May 7, 2025
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