Kentucky

Mothers in Kentucky have the right to breastfeed in any public or private place they’re allowed to be. In addition to the federal FLSA’s PUMP Act that provides workplace lactation accommodation protections for all breastfeeding employees, Kentucky state law provides an extra level of support.

We’ve awarded Kentucky two drops on our scale.

KY Breastfeeding Laws: In Public

Mothers in Kentucky have the right to breastfeed in any public or private place they’re allowed to be. Read the law: Ky. Rev. Stat. § 211-755 (2006)

KY Breastfeeding Laws: At Work

The federal FLSA’s PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act protects all breastfeeding employees, but Kentucky already has a strong workplace lactation accommodation law in place. The Kentucky Pregnant Workers Act requires employers with eight or more employees to reasonably accommodate employees with medical conditions related to pregnancy (including breastfeeding). Breastfeeding employees must be provided a private space to pump that is not a bathroom. Read the law : Ky.19 RS SB 18/GA (2019)

KY Breastfeeding Information + Resources

Breastfeeding mothers in Kentucky are exempt from indecent exposure laws, as well as from jury duty.

The Kentuckiana Lactation Improvement Coalition provides professional education, networking, and support for health professionals in Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. 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.