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AZ SB1389

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/27/2019

Primary Sponsor

Lela Alston

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fourth Legislature - First Regular Session (2019)

AI Summary

  • Adds sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status as protected classes in Arizona's civil rights laws covering employment, housing, and public accommodations.

  • 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 U.S. armed forces.

  • Extends discrimination protections to places of public accommodation, requiring equal treatment in accommodations, facilities, and services regardless of the newly protected characteristics.

  • Applies protections to employment practices including hiring, firing, compensation, terms and conditions of employment, apprenticeship programs, and labor organization membership.

  • Prohibits discrimination in housing including sales, rentals, financing, appraisals, advertising, and real estate brokerage services based on the newly protected characteristics.

Legislative Description

Employment; housing; public accommodations; antidiscrimination

Antidiscrimination

Last Action

Assigned to Senate RULES Committee

5/27/2019

Full Bill Text

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