Alaska

Mothers in Alaska have the right to breastfeed in any public location, as long as they are legally allowed to be there. The federal FLSA’s PUMP Act provides workplace lactation accommodation protections for all breastfeeding employees, but Alaska has no additional state-level lactation laws.

We’ve awarded Alaska one drop on our scale.

AK Breastfeeding Laws: In Public

Mothers have the right to breastfeed in any public or private location in Alaska, as long as they’re allowed to be there. Read the law: AS 29.25.080

AK Breastfeeding Laws: At Work

Alaska does not have any state laws protecting breastfeeding at work. But the federal FLSA’s PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act requires all employers to provide all breastfeeding employees with reasonable break time and a private lactation space (other than a bathroom) to pump at work for one year.

AK Breastfeeding Information + Resources

Breastfeeding mothers in Alaska are exempt from public indecency laws and jury duty.

The Alaska Breastfeeding Coalition's mission is to “inspire, empower, and support families in their breastfeeding goals.” Visit U.S. Breastfeeding Committee for a full list of state breastfeeding coalitions.

Breastfeeding Law Rating Key

One drop: There is no state-level workplace lactation legislation beyond the PUMP Act.

Two drops: State law exceeds the PUMP Act in one of the following ways: 1) Lower threshold for employer exemption; 2) Workplace protections beyond one year; 3) Requirements for lactation spaces (e.g. electrical outlets); 4) Protections for specific populations other than employees (e.g. students).

Three drops: State law exceeds the PUMP Act in at least two of the following ways: 1) Lower threshold for employer exemption; 2) workplace protections beyond one year; 3) requirements for lactation spaces (e.g. electrical outlets); 4) protections for specific populations other than employees (e.g. students).

Disclaimer: Please consult a professional for legal advice. Our information on breastfeeding laws is not a substitute for legal counsel.