Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73not60

§2000e–7 Effect on State Laws

Title 42 › Chapter 21— CIVIL RIGHTS › Subchapter VI— EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES › § 2000e–7

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

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Does not free anyone from state or local laws, now or later, except laws that allow something this federal employment law bans.

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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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42 U.S.C. § 2000e–7

Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60