Here's a look at some new Minnesota laws going into effect July 1

ROCHESTER — The Minnesota Legislature passed a boatload of new laws this session, many of which are going into effect soon.

It was known as the most progressive legislative session in the modern history of Minnesota. And with the approach of July 1 and the start of a new fiscal year, those new measures, shaping everything from schools and workplaces to voting rights and health care to the state’s very culture, will begin to take effect.

Here’s a list of the more prominent laws that will begin to kick in starting July 1 or later.

New protections for nursing mothers and pregnancy accommodations: Starting July 1, new legislation increases protections for lactating employees and increases pregnancy accommodation rights. Previously, breaks to express milk was limited to 12 months following the birth of a child. The new law removes the 12-month time restriction. It also removes provision that previously permitted employers to deny breaks if doing so would unduly disrupt operations.

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