Arizona

Mothers in Arizona 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 Arizona has no additional state-level lactation laws.

We’ve awarded Arizona one drop on our scale.

AZ Breastfeeding Laws: In Public

Mothers in Arizona have the right to breastfeed in any public place. Read the law: A.R.S. 41-1443

AZ Breastfeeding Laws: At Work

Unfortunately, Arizona doesn’t have any state legislation to support breastfeeding in the workplace. But all breastfeeding employees in Arizona are protected by the federal FLSA’s PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act. Under this federal mandate, breastfeeding employees are entitled to reasonable break time and a private space (other than a bathroom) to pump at work for one year.

AZ Breastfeeding Information + Resources

Arizona exempts breastfeeding from public indecency.

The Arizona Department of Health Services offers an “Infant at Work” program. ADHS employees may bring their babies ( between the ages of four weeks and six months) to work with them if they participate in the program. Read the policy: Infant at Work

The Arizona Breastfeeding Coalition provides resources to improve public health by supporting breastfeeding. 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.