Bill > AB1940

This bill expands protections against discrimination in California by including perimenopause, menopause, postmenopause, and related medical conditions within the definition of "sex" under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Unruh Civil Rights Act, meaning employers cannot discriminate based on these conditions. It also mandates that the Civil Rights Department update its employment discrimination poster by July 1, 2027, to inform people about their rights concerning menopause-related issues, and requires the Commission on the Status of Women and Girls to actively raise awareness about these employment rights starting July 1, 2027, through educational materials, outreach, and public campaigns. The bill clarifies that the specific definition of "medical condition" used for cancer or genetic characteristics does not apply to the broader definitions of "sex" in FEHA or the Unruh Act.