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Gov. Kathy Hochul signs legislation requiring private space for breastfeeding in airports

Gov. Hochul signs bill requiring breastfeeding areas at airports
Gov. Hochul signs bill requiring breastfeeding areas at airports 00:17

NEW YORK -- Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to support breastfeeding mothers.

The new law requires New York airports to provide a space for breastfeeding away from public view.

The governor's office says the bill amends the current public health law to ensure mothers have privacy behind the airport security screening area.

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