Montana

Mothers in Montana have the right to breastfeed in any public location, as long as they are legally allowed to be there. Montana has limited workplace lactation accommodation legislation, but the federal FLSA’s PUMP Act provides workplace lactation accommodation protections for all breastfeeding employees.

We’ve awarded Montana one drop on our scale.

MT Breastfeeding Laws: In Public

Mothers in Montana have the right to breastfeed in public. Read the law: Mont. Code Ann. § 50-19-501 (1999)

MT Breastfeeding Laws: At Work

All breastfeeding employees are protected by the federal FLSA’s PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act that mandates reasonable break time and a private space (other than a bathroom) to pump at work for one year. In addition, Montana law requires all state and county governments, municipalities, school districts and the university system to give all breastfeeding employees break time to pump and a private space (not a bathroom) to pump at work. Read the laws: Mont. Code Ann. § 39-2-216 et seq and Mont. Code Ann. §39-2-215

MT Breastfeeding Information + Resources

Montana state law exempts breastfeeding mothers from indecent exposure laws and jury duty.

Montana State Breastfeeding Coalition is committed to “supporting, promoting, and protecting breastfeeding.” Visit here.

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.