SB342 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Linda Coleman-MadisonSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Employment discrimination, prohibited based on race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or age

Summary

SB 342 would ban state employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or age, for state employees and prospective state employees.

What This Bill Does

It makes it an unlawful employment practice for the state to discriminate in hiring, promotion, discipline, or termination on the listed bases. A state employee or prospective state employee who experiences discrimination can file a complaint with the State Personnel Department, which may adopt rules to implement the process. The bill does not allow private lawsuits or damages against the state or state employees for these discrimination issues. It would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• State employees protected from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discipline, or termination based on the listed attributes.
• Prospective state employees protected from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discipline, or termination based on the listed attributes.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits discrimination in hiring, promotion, discipline, or termination of state employees or prospective state employees based on race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or age.
• Allows discrimination complaints to be filed with the State Personnel Department, which may adopt rules to implement the provision.
• Disallows any private cause of action or civil liability against the state or state employees for violations of this act.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Employment