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HB 1206·NC·house

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act/Funds.

Passed One ChamberFiled Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: Laura Budd (D)
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Passed 1st Reading

May 5, 2026

Summary

The bill adds a new state law that obligates certain employers—including private firms with 15 or more workers, state agencies, and local governments—to provide reasonable accommodations for employees’ pregnancy‑related conditions. It bans discrimination, forced leave, and retaliation against workers who request such accommodations, and gives employees a private right to sue for damages. The law takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027.

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