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TX SB361
Bill
Status
11/13/2024
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Eckhardt
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AI Summary
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Adds "reproductive decisions" as a protected class under Texas employment discrimination law, alongside existing protections for race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, and age
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Defines reproductive decisions to include marital status at time of pregnancy, use of assisted reproduction, use of contraception or specific forms of contraception, and obtaining any health care drug, device, or service relating to reproductive health
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Prohibits employers from discriminating based on reproductive decisions made by the employee, their spouse or partner, dependents, or other family or household members
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Declares mandatory arbitration agreements void and unenforceable to the extent they limit reproductive decisions of employees or their family members
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Requires employers that provide employee handbooks to include information about the prohibition on discrimination based on reproductive decisions, with the law taking effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to a prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of reproductive decisions and certain employment agreements limiting reproductive decisions.
Health
Last Action
Referred to Economic Development
2/3/2025