S 3779 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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

This bill amends New Jersey's existing anti-discrimination laws to explicitly prohibit workplace discrimination based on menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause. It directly affects employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations by expanding the legal protections available to individuals who may face bias related to these biological conditions. The key mechanism involves updating the definitions within the state's civil rights statute to ensure these specific health-related factors are recognized as protected categories under current employment discrimination rules. The legislation applies to private and public employers, including state agencies and public schools, while maintaining existing exemptions for certain private religious institutions.
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Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action Mar 5, 2026
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