state_legiscan_drain · CA
Unlawful practices: discrimination: menopause.
February 13, 2026
Summary
If enacted, this bill would add menopause as a protected characteristic under California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations and prohibiting discrimination based on menopause. It affects all California employers, including banks, lenders, and other financial institutions, in their employment practices. This bill does not directly impact lending or consumer-facing activities.
Source: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1940
Common questions
- What does "Unlawful practices: discrimination: menopause." cover?
- If enacted, this bill would add menopause as a protected characteristic under California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), requiring employers to…
- When was it published?
- It was published on February 13, 2026.