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AZ HB2703
Bill
Status
2/7/2023
Primary Sponsor
Andres Cano
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AI Summary
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Adds "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" as protected classes in Arizona's civil rights laws covering employment, housing, and public accommodations.
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Defines "gender identity" as an individual's gender-related identity and expression, including appearance and mannerisms, regardless of sex assigned at birth.
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Prohibits discrimination in employment, public accommodations, housing sales/rentals, and real estate transactions based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Requires single-occupancy restrooms in new public buildings to be designated as gender-neutral and mandates at least one restroom with an adult-capable changing station.
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Adds explicit legislative findings documenting discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in employment, housing, and public accommodations, citing constitutional and economic justifications for the protections.
Legislative Description
Antidiscrimination; employment; housing; public accommodations
Antidiscrimination
Last Action
House read second time
2/8/2023