The proposed "Babies at Work Act" aims to allow public employees in Arkansas who are parents or legal guardians to bring their infants, defined as children six months or younger, to their workplace. The act emphasizes the dual responsibilities of public employees to their jobs and families, particularly during the critical first six months of a child's life. It seeks to enhance employee retention by providing this flexibility, thereby supporting parents in balancing work and family demands.

Under the act, the head of a state agency is granted the authority to permit employees to bring their infants to work and to establish internal policies regarding the work environment, performance standards, and safety guidelines for infants. The act also clarifies that while it specifically addresses infants under six months, it does not restrict agencies from allowing employees to bring older children, including biological, adopted, or foster children aged six months or older, to the workplace.