The bill amends Section 28-5-7.4 of the General Laws in Chapter 28-5, titled "Fair Employment Practices," to expand protections for employees regarding pregnancy-related conditions by including menopause and menopause-related conditions. The new legal language specifies that it is unlawful for employers to refuse reasonable accommodations for conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or menopause, unless they can demonstrate that such accommodations would impose an undue hardship. The bill also mandates that employers provide written notice of these rights to new and existing employees, as well as those who notify the employer of their pregnancy or menopause.

Additionally, the bill clarifies definitions related to reasonable accommodations and related conditions, ensuring that employees are not forced to take leave if other accommodations are available. It also emphasizes that employers are not required to create additional positions or discharge employees to accommodate those with pregnancy or menopause-related needs unless they do so for other classes of employees. The bill deletes references to pregnancy alone and inserts language to include menopause, thereby enhancing protections against discrimination based on these conditions. The act will take effect upon passage.