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AZ SB1389
Bill
Status
5/27/2019
Primary Sponsor
Lela Alston
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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 U.S. armed forces.
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Extends discrimination protections to places of public accommodation, requiring equal treatment in accommodations, facilities, and services regardless of the newly protected characteristics.
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Applies protections to employment practices including hiring, firing, compensation, terms and conditions of employment, apprenticeship programs, and labor organization membership.
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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