New Nevada Law Expands Protections for Breastfeeding: What Employers and Businesses Need to Know
Thanks to a new law that just took effect, Nevada businesses that qualify as places of public accommodation are now prohibited from discriminating against individuals who are breastfeeding . As of July 1, breastfeeding is now a protected category under the state’s public accommodation statute after AB 266 passed the legislature with broad, bipartisan support and was signed into effect by Governor Lombardo. This Insight details the legal changes, identifies the businesses impacted, and offers compliance strategies for your place of business. What Changed? AB 266 amends Nevada’s existing public accommodation law to make clear that discrimination based on breastfeeding is prohibited. Businesses that fall under the statute may not deny entry, limit services, request that someone relocate, or otherwise treat individuals differently based on breastfeeding in or around public areas. This amendment builds on Nevada’s broader civil rights framework, which already prohibits discrimi...