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AZ HB2414

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/5/2016

Primary Sponsor

Stefanie Mach

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-second Legislature - Second Regular Session (2016)

AI Summary

  • Adds "gender identity" and "sexual orientation" to the list of protected classes in Arizona's public accommodations anti-discrimination law.

  • Defines "gender identity" as gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or characteristics regardless of designated sex at birth.

  • Defines "sexual orientation" as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality.

  • 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.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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