Get ready to celebrate, ChumCity! Starting October 1st, Parker's Law officially goes into effect in Alabama, giving nursing mothers a much-deserved break from jury duty for up to two whole years! This amazing victory is thanks to the hard work of State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) and State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield). They championed this cause after Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell saw a Facebook post that sparked a fire under him. Kandace Brown, a supermom from Jefferson County, showed up for jury duty with her 3-month-old baby, Parker. Despite letting the court know she was breastfeeding and couldn't be separated from her little one, she still had to be there. After hours of waiting, she was excused but told she could be called back! That's when Kandace took to Facebook, sharing her story. Kandace's post went viral, grabbing the attention of lawmakers. DuBose took the lead in the House, and Weaver in the Senate, pushing for Parker's Law. Governor Kay Ivey signed it into law back in May! Kandace later shared her gratitude, thanking everyone who helped make this happen for breastfeeding moms all over Alabama.Big Win for Alabama's Nursing Moms!
How It Happened
Kandace's Story: The Spark That Ignited Change
A Law is Born!
