HB-25 Signed into Law

We did it! HB-25, protecting pregnant women and new mothers from discrimination was signed into law. Thank you for your support.

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via The Office of the Governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham

Governor signs anti-discrimination bill

Mar 6, 2020 | Press Releases

Measure adds pregnancy, childbirth as protected class

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed into law a measure protecting pregnant women and new mothers from workplace discrimination.

House Bill 25, sponsored by Rep. Gail Chasey and Sen. Liz Stefanics, amends the New Mexico Human Rights Act to add pregnancy, childbirth or conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth as a class protected from employment discrimination.

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