SB1397

Pregnant employees; reasonable accommodation.

Introduced·1/26/26
Introduced Text

Arizona SB1397 mandates employers with fifteen or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers, barring undue hardship.

Arizona SB1397, the Pregnant Workers Protection Act, requires employers with fifteen or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers. These accommodations may include equipment modifications, more frequent breaks, assistance with manual labor, a private area for breastfeeding, modified work schedules, and scheduling flexibility for prenatal care. Employers cannot require employees to use leave if an accommodation is possible.

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History

Jan 27

Senate

Senate read second time

Jan 26

Senate

Introduced in Senate and read first time

Jan 26

Senate

Assigned to Senate JUDE Committee