An Act providing for accommodation of pregnancy-related and menopause-related conditions by employers.
HB 2135 requires Pennsylvania employers to reasonably accommodate employees experiencing pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, or related medical conditions (like lactation or managing vasomotor symptoms). Key provisions include prohibiting employers from refusing such accommodations unless it creates an "undue hardship" (considering cost and business size), banning forced leave when alternatives exist, and mandating written notices about these rights to all employees. Employers must provide accommodations like modified schedules, more breaks, or temporary position changes, while protecting employees from retaliation for requesting them. The bill applies to all Pennsylvania employers and takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
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Referred to Labor & Industry
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1 primary · 18 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Morgan Cephas
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Deasy
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Frankel
DDemocratic
Co
Danilo Burgos
DDemocratic
Co
Elizabeth Fiedler
DDemocratic
Co
Emily Kinkead
DDemocratic
Co
Heather Boyd
DDemocratic
Co
Jenn O'Mara
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
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