42 U.S.C. § 2000gg–5: Relationship to other laws

Summary

Protects other federal, state, and local laws that give equal or stronger rights to people affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. It does not require employer-sponsored health plans to pay for or cover any specific item, procedure, or treatment, and it does not change any other legal rights about payment or coverage. The rule about religious employment in section 2000e–1(a) still applies.

Title 42, §2000gg–5

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(a)In general

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)Rule of construction

This chapter is subject to the applicability to religious employment set forth in section 2000e–1(a) of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

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.

§2000gg–5 Relationship to Other Laws

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Title 42, §2000gg–5

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