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AZ HB2670

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Consuelo Hernandez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers, including state and local governments, from retaliating against employees who decline to attend employer-sponsored meetings or communications about the employer's religious beliefs or political matters

  • Allows aggrieved employees to file civil lawsuits within 120 days of an alleged violation

  • Employers found in violation are liable for injunctive relief, reinstatement, back pay, restoration of benefits and seniority, plus reasonable attorney fees and costs

  • Requires employers to post notice of employee rights within 30 days of the law taking effect

  • Exempts religious organizations covered by Title VII exemptions, communications required by law, information necessary for job duties, and academic coursework at higher education institutions

Legislative Description

Employment; workplace communications; exclusions

Last Action

House read second time

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2026
Commerce1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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