North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 21 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 940 — Protection Against Pregnancy Discrimination.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 22 sponsors

    2 primary, 20 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (21 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

79 added · 78 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of House Bill 940, a few lines were added to clarify definitions related to pregnancy and its related conditions, making it explicit what these terms mean. This change is important because it helps ensure that both employers and employees understand their rights and responsibilities regarding pregnancy-related issues in the workplace. By outlining these definitions in clearer terms, the bill aims to prevent misunderstandings and promote fair treatment for employees who are pregnant or may become pregnant.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 940 Short Title:
940 Apr 10, 2025 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10428-LRa-152D Short Title:
Representative von Haefen.
Representatives von Haefen, Clark, and Helfrich (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT PROTECTING AGAINST EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH, AND PREGNANCY RELATED CONDITIONS.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 14, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT PROTECTING AGAINST EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH, AND PREGNANCY RELATED CONDITIONS.
(b) It is recognized that the practice of denying employment opportunity and discriminating in the terms of employment foments domestic strife and unrest, deprives the State of the fullest utilization of its capacities for advancement and development, and substantially and adversely affects the interests of employees, employers, and the public in general.
(b) It is recognized that the practice of denying employment opportunity and discriminating in the terms of employment foments domestic strife and unrest, deprives the State of the fullest utilization of its capacities for advancement and development, and substantiallyand adversely affects the interests of employees, employers, and the public in general.
The Human Relations Commission in the Civil Rights Division of the Office of Administrative Hearings shall have the authority to receive charges of discrimination from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission pursuant to an agreement under Section 709(b) of Public Law 88-352, as amended by Public Law 92-261, and investigate and conciliate charges of discrimination.
The Human Relations Commission in the Civil Rights Division of the Office of Administrative Hearings shall have the authority to receive charges of discrimination from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission pursuant to an agreement under Section 709(b) of Public Law 88-352, as amended byPublic Law 92-261, and investigate and conciliate charges of discrimination.
(3) Pregnancy.
*H940-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (3) Pregnancy.
*DRH10428-LRa-152D* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (4) Pregnancy related conditions.
(4) Pregnancy related conditions.
(c) Individuals affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy related conditions shall be treated the same for all employment-related purposes, including receipt of benefits under fringe benefit programs, as other individuals not so affected but similar in their ability or inability to work.
(c) Individuals affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy related conditions shall be treated the same for all employment-related purposes, including receipt of benefits under fringe benefit programs, as other individuals not so affected but similar in their abilityor inability to work.
Reasonable accommodations may include modified work schedules, modified work assignments, seating or equipment modifications, temporary transfers, or break timeandspace for expressing breast milk.
Reasonable accommodations may include modified work schedules, modified work assignments, seating or equipment modifications, temporary transfers, or break timeandspace for expressingbreast milk.
An employershall not deny employmentopportunities based on the need to provide reasonable accommodations.
An employershall not denyemployment opportunities based on the need to provide reasonable accommodations.
(ii) substantially all individuals excluded by the qualification cannot safely and efficiently perform the essential duties of the job;
(ii) substantially all individuals excluded bythe qualification cannot safelyand efficientlyperform the essential duties of the job;
(i) The court may award back pay, reinstatement, compensatory damages, injunctive relief, and reasonable costs and attorneys' fees in an action brought pursuant to this section." SECTION 2.
Page 2 House Bill 940-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (i) The court may award back pay, reinstatement, compensatory damages, injunctive relief, and reasonable costs and attorneys' fees in an action brought pursuant to this section." SECTION 2.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 20 co-sponsors · 157 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (20)

Not signed on (157)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 940?
HB 940 is sponsored by Brian Turner (Democratic), Phil Rubin (Democratic), Renée A. Price (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Marcia Morey (Democratic), Jordan Lopez (Democratic), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Julia Greenfield (Democratic), Maria Cervania (Democratic), Becky Carney (Democratic), Deb Butler (Democratic), Laura Budd (Democratic), Gloristine Brown (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Eric Ager (Democratic), Tracy Clark (Democratic), Julie von Haefen (Democratic), Beth Helfrich (Democratic), and Neal Jackson (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 940?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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