HB 105 (Antidiscrimination Modifications)

Libertas Institute opposes this bill.

This bill would make it illegal for a business (property) owner to fire, refuse to hire, or otherwise adversely treat an employee because of that employee's desire to breastfeed. The bill does not explicitly say, but its intent suggests, that this would mean that an employee could bring and breastfeed their baby to the place of business despite the wishes of the property owner.

Libertas Institute opposes this bill. Anti-discrimination laws should be repealed in order to restore and protect property rights—and, at a minimum, they should not be added to as this bill aims to do. We certainly oppose unreasonable discrimination and would encourage it not to happen, but affirm a property owner's right to hire or fire whomever they please. This bill violates that right and should therefore be opposed.


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