Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§2000e–7 Effect on State Laws
Title 42 › CHAPTER 21 — CIVIL RIGHTS › SUBCHAPTER VI — EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES › § 2000e–7
Summary
State laws, penalties, and duties still apply, except laws that try to allow acts these federal rules make illegal.
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Title 42, §2000e–7
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Nothing in this subchapter shall be deemed to exempt or relieve any person from any liability, duty, penalty, or punishment provided by any present or future law of any State or political subdivision of a State, other than any such law which purports to require or permit the doing of any act which would be an unlawful employment practice under this subchapter.
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Citation
42 U.S.C. § 2000e–7
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102