The bill seeks to amend sections 28-5-6 and 28-5-7 of the General Laws in Chapter 28-5, titled "Fair Employment Practices," by updating definitions and clarifying terms. It specifies that "age" refers to individuals who are at least forty years old and expands the definition of discrimination "because of sex" to include pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. New definitions are added for "confidential," meaning information that must remain secret, and "non-disparagement agreement," which is an agreement that restricts an individual from speaking negatively about another party. The bill also makes it unlawful for employers to discriminate based on various protected characteristics, requires timely written disclosure of the disposition of internal complaints of workplace harassment, and renumbers clauses to reflect these changes.

Furthermore, the bill introduces language that prohibits employers from requiring employees to sign nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) that keep alleged civil rights violations confidential, as well as non-disparagement agreements related to alleged civil rights violations or unlawful conduct. Any contract provision that mandates confidentiality regarding alleged civil rights violations is declared void as a violation of public policy. The act is designed to prevent employers from imposing restrictions on employees that would prevent the disclosure of civil rights violations or criminal conduct and is set to take effect immediately upon passage.