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AZ HB2716

AZ HB2716
Antidiscrimination; housing; employment; public accommodations


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Introduced
05/19/2020
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/26/2020

Introduced Session

Fifty-fourth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2020)

Bill Summary

Antidiscrimination; housing; employment; public accommodations

AI Summary

This bill expands antidiscrimination protections in Arizona to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in housing, employment, and public accommodations. The bill amends existing law to add "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" to the list of protected characteristics, and provides definitions for those terms. The bill also makes several other changes, such as clarifying the powers and duties of the state Division of Civil Rights, and updating the procedures for filing and investigating discrimination charges. Overall, the bill aims to promote equal treatment and eliminate discrimination in various areas of society.

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Assigned to House RULES Committee (on 05/19/2020)

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