Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73not60
§2000gg–5 Relationship to Other Laws
Title 42 › Chapter 21G— PREGNANT WORKER FAIRNESS › § 2000gg–5
Summary
Protects other laws that give equal or better protection to people because of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical problems, so it cannot override or weaken those federal, state, or local rights. It also does not force employer-sponsored health plans to pay for or cover any specific treatment, nor change other laws about payment or coverage. The chapter follows the special rule for religious employment in section 2000e–1(a).
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Title 42, §2000gg–5
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(a)Nothing in this chapter shall be construed—
(1)to invalidate or limit the powers, remedies, and procedures under any Federal law or law of any State or political subdivision of any State or jurisdiction that provides greater or equal protection for individuals affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; or
(2)by regulation or otherwise, to require an employer-sponsored health plan to pay for or cover any particular item, procedure, or treatment or to affect any right or remedy available under any other Federal, State, or local law with respect to any such payment or coverage requirement.
(b)This chapter is subject to the applicability to religious employment set forth in section 2000e–1(a) of this title.
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Effective Date
Section effective 180 days after Dec. 29, 2022, see section 109 of div. II of Pub. L. 117–328, set out as a note under section 2000gg of this title.
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42 U.S.C. § 2000gg–5
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60