state_legiscan_drain · CA
Unlawful practices: discrimination: menopause.
February 13, 2026
Summary
If enacted, this bill would amend California's Unruh Civil Rights Act and the Fair Employment and Housing Act to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on menopause, treating it as a protected characteristic related to sex. Covered businesses—including lenders, banks, fintechs, mortgage brokers, servicers, and other establishments—would need to ensure both employment practices and customer-facing interactions do not disadvantage individuals experiencing menopause, with potential liability under existing civil rights enforcement mechanisms.
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Source: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1940
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