Bill > AB1940

This bill expands state civil rights protections to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on perimenopause, menopause, postmenopause, and related medical conditions. It achieves this by updating the definition of "sex" under two key California laws: the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), which is the state law enforcing civil rights in employment and housing through the Civil Rights Department, and the Unruh Civil Rights Act, which guarantees equal access and accommodations in all business establishments. Additionally, the legislation directs the Civil Rights Department to update its mandatory workplace discrimination posters by July 1, 2027, to inform the public and employees of their rights and protections regarding these specific life stages and related medical conditions.