SB 1512 Summary

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

• Defines "sexual orientation" as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality, and "gender identity" as gender-related identity, appearance, or mannerisms regardless of designated sex at birth.

• Prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in hiring, employment terms, places of public accommodation, housing sales/rentals, and real estate transactions.

• Requires that when sex is a bona fide occupational qualification, individuals must be recognized as qualified based on their gender identity.

• Establishes an exemption in the free exercise of religion provisions allowing government to enforce anti-discrimination laws and protections related to sexual orientation and gender identity without violating religious exercise rights.