AZ HB2413

Replaces the term "sex" with "gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation" throughout Arizona's employment discrimination statutes (sections 41-1463 and 41-1464).

Adds a new exception allowing religious organizations to fail to hire, refuse to promote, or terminate employees based on gender, gender identity, expression, or sexual orientation if the position is directly related to the organization's religious functions or education provision.

Prohibits employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, and training programs from requiring records be maintained regarding an individual's or group's gender, gender identity, expression, or sexual orientation.

Updates various statutory language by replacing "which" with "that" and correcting grammatical references throughout the employment discrimination provisions.

Expands protected classes in employment discrimination law to explicitly include gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation alongside existing protections for race, color, religion, age, national origin, and disability.