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AZ SB1397
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Priya Sundareshan
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AI Summary
- Requires Arizona employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees unless it would cause undue hardship to the business
- Specifies accommodations may include equipment modifications, additional breaks for restroom/food/water, assistance with manual labor, private breastfeeding areas, modified work schedules, and scheduling flexibility for prenatal appointments
- Prohibits employers from requiring pregnant employees to use annual, vacation, or sick leave when a reasonable accommodation can be made instead
- Mandates employers post notice of accommodation requirements conspicuously and include the information in employee handbooks
- Requires written notice to new hires at time of 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.
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/27/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/26/2026
Judiciary and Elections1/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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