Minnesota Senators To Vote Whether To Allow Young Children On Senate Floor For Breastfeeding

CBS Minnesota

March 23, 2026

Young mothers working as Minnesota state senators are trying to change a system that was never designed to include them, saying their workplace is not allowing them time and space to breastfeed their infants.

The Minnesota Legislature has passed a law requiring employers to give women the time in their workday and a space where they can pump breast milk. Without the ability to pump, a mother's milk supply can dry up.

"When I saw a new batch of women coming in and having babies, I thought just because I had to go through it doesn't mean they have to. We have to make sure that the Senate is welcoming and all people can participate," Republican Sen. Julia Coleman said.

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