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AZ HB2414
Bill
Status
5/5/2016
Primary Sponsor
Stefanie Mach
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AI Summary
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Adds "gender identity" and "sexual orientation" to the list of protected classes in Arizona's public accommodations anti-discrimination law.
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Defines "gender identity" as gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or characteristics regardless of designated sex at birth.
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Defines "sexual orientation" as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality.
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Prohibits discrimination in places of public accommodation based on sexual orientation or gender identity, along with existing protections for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and ancestry.
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Maintains existing exceptions allowing exclusion of persons who are intoxicated, boisterous, physically violent, or violate regulations applied equally to all persons, and permits non-compliance when required by state or federal law.
Legislative Description
Public accommodations; antidiscrimination
Last Action
Introduced in House and read first time
5/5/2016