Mississippi set to pass breastfeeding laws
Mississippi is one of those states where breastfeeding your child in public just might be criminal. But that is set to change soon.
Senate bill and House Bill 527 would protect the right of Mississippi mothers to breastfeed their children in public. They would legislate that breastfeeding is not indecent exposure, disorderly conduct or breach of the peace. They would also make a mother’s breastfeeding an excuse from jury duty.
South Carolina is considering similar legislation.