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NJ S3779

NJ S3779
Prohibits workplace discrimination based on menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause.


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Introduced
03/05/2026
In Committee
03/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill expands certain civil rights protections under the New Jersey "Law Against Discrimination" by making it an unlawful employment practice for any employer, employee or an agent thereof to discriminate against an employee on the basis of menstruation, perimenopause, or menopause, if the symptoms of menstruation, perimenopause, or menopause substantially interfere with an employee's ability to perform one or more job functions.

AI Summary

This bill amends the New Jersey "Law Against Discrimination" to prohibit workplace discrimination based on menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause. Specifically, it makes it unlawful for an employer, employee, or their agent to discriminate against an employee due to these conditions if their symptoms substantially interfere with their ability to perform job functions. The bill also defines "menopause" as the permanent end of a menstrual cycle, diagnosed by a medical provider after 12 consecutive months without a period, and "perimenopause" as the transitional period leading to menopause characterized by fluctuating hormone levels and changes in menstrual cycles.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee (on 03/05/2026)

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