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AZ SB1320
Bill
Status
1/26/2017
Primary Sponsor
Katie Hobbs
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AI Summary
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Adds sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status as protected classes in Arizona's civil rights laws covering employment, housing, and public accommodations.
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Defines "sexual orientation" as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality; "gender identity" as gender-related identity, appearance, or mannerisms regardless of designated sex at birth; and "veteran status" as having served on active duty in the U.S. armed forces.
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Extends anti-discrimination protections to employment practices, including hiring, firing, compensation, terms and conditions of employment, labor organization membership, and apprenticeship programs.
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Prohibits discrimination in housing, including sales, rentals, financing, real estate transactions, brokerage services, and advertising related to residential properties based on the newly protected classes.
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Applies protections to places of public accommodation, with exceptions for private clubs, dwellings, and situations where providing service would violate state or federal law.
Legislative Description
Employment; housing; public accomodations; antidiscrimination
State Government
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/30/2017