Bill > SB1321

This bill expands anti-discrimination protections in Arizona to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Some key provisions include: - Adding "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" to the list of protected characteristics that cannot be the basis for discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations. - Defining "gender identity" as the gender-related identity, appearance, or characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth. - Defining "sexual orientation" as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality. - Allowing individuals to be recognized as qualified for employment based on their gender identity, even if sex is a bona fide occupational qualification. - Prohibiting discrimination in housing, real estate transactions, and access to real estate services based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Overall, this bill aims to provide comprehensive protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in Arizona.

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/73572