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AZ SB1647

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2023

Primary Sponsor

Eva Burch

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

AI Summary

  • Requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

  • Specific accommodations include equipment modifications, frequent breaks, restroom/food/water access, manual labor assistance, private breastfeeding areas, and flexible scheduling for prenatal care.

  • Prohibits employers from requiring pregnant employees to use annual, vacation, or sick leave when reasonable accommodation is available.

  • Mandates employers post notice of accommodation requirements conspicuously and include information in employee handbooks.

  • Requires written notice to newly hired employees at hire, current employees within 180 days of the law's effective date, and pregnant employees within 10 days of informing their employer of pregnancy.

Legislative Description

Pregnant employees; reasonable accommodation

Notice

Last Action

Senate read second time

2/9/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2023
Government Institutions2/2/2023

Full Bill Text

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