AZ HB2321

Prohibits government agents from taking adverse actions against any person if motivated in whole or in part by disagreement with or dislike of the person's religious or political beliefs, positions, associations, or expression.

Invalidates arrests, judgments, and decisions made in violation of this section, and makes evidence obtained through searches or seizures in violation of this section inadmissible in any proceeding.

Allows persons whose rights are violated to sue the government agent and employing government entity in state or federal court (except the state cannot be sued in federal court) within four years after conclusion of the proceeding or investigation.

Prevailing plaintiffs shall recover declaratory relief, injunctive relief, compensatory damages, nominal damages, attorney fees, and costs.

Defines "government agent" as any local, state or federal official, or regulatory board member/employee/contractor acting in that capacity, and "unlawful animus" as disagreement with or dislike of a person's religious or political beliefs, positions, associations, or expression.