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AZ HB2703

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2023

Primary Sponsor

Andres Cano

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

AI Summary

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

  • Defines "gender identity" as an individual's gender-related identity and expression, including appearance and mannerisms, regardless of sex assigned at birth.

  • Prohibits discrimination in employment, public accommodations, housing sales/rentals, and real estate transactions based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/7/2023
Judiciary2/7/2023
Commerce2/7/2023

Full Bill Text

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