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COMMITTEE REPORT
February 9, 2006
H. 4347
Introduced by Reps. Limehouse, Harrell, Bailey, Battle, Brady, Vaughn, Cobb-Hunter, Kirsh, Ballentine, Clyburn, Young, Mahaffey, Hinson, Vick, J. Brown, Ceips, Herbkersman, Simrill, Bales, M.A. Pitts, J.E. Smith, Hagood and Whipper
S. Printed 2/9/06--H.
Read the first time January 10, 2006.
To whom was referred a Bill (H. 4347) to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Section 20-7-97 so as to provide that a woman may breastfeed her child in any, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/SECTION 1. Subarticle 1, Article 3, Chapter 7, Title 20 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 20-7-97. (A) The General Assembly finds that breastfeeding, if possible, is an important and basic act of nurturing which should be encouraged in the interest of maternal and child health.
(B) A woman may breastfeed her child in any location where the mother and her child are authorized to be.
(C) Breastfeeding a child in a location where the mother is entitled to be is not considered indecent exposure."
SECTION 2. Section 16-15-130 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"Section 16-15-130. (A)(1) It is unlawful for a person to wilfully, maliciously, and indecently expose his person in a public place, on property of others, or to the view of any person on a street or highway.
(2) This subsection does not apply to a woman who breastfeeds her own child in a public place, on property of others, or to the view of any person on a street or highway.
(B) A person who violates the provisions of this section subsection (A)(1) is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than three years, or both."
SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor./
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
JAMES H. HARRISON for Committee.
TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-97 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A WOMAN MAY BREASTFEED HER CHILD IN ANY LOCATION WHERE THE MOTHER IS AUTHORIZED TO BE AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT SUCH BREASTFEEDING IS NOT INDECENT EXPOSURE.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Subarticle 1, Article 3, Chapter 7, Title 20 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 20-7-97. (A) The General Assembly finds that breastfeeding is an important and basic act of nurturing which should be encouraged in the interest of maternal and child health.
(B) A woman may breastfeed her child in any location where the mother is authorized to be.
(C) Breastfeeding a child in a location where the mother is entitled to be is not considered indecent exposure."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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