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Bill > SB1609
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Introduced
05/08/2020
05/08/2020
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/26/2020
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 defines these terms and makes various amendments to existing statutes to include these categories alongside other protected characteristics like race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, and national origin. The bill also clarifies that individuals must be recognized as qualified for employment based on their gender identity. Additionally, the bill provides exemptions for certain religious practices and activities. Overall, this bill aims to extend nondiscrimination policies to LGBTQ+ individuals in Arizona.
Sponsors (13)
Sean Bowie (D)*,
Lela Alston (D),
David Bradley (D),
Lupe Contreras (D),
Andrea Dalessandro (D),
Sally Ann Gonzales (D),
Juan Mendez (D),
Otoniel Navarrete (D),
Lisa Otondo (D),
Jamescita Peshlakai (D),
Martin Quezada (D),
Rebecca Rios (D),
Victoria Steele (D),
Last Action
Assigned to Senate RULES Committee (on 05/08/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/73982 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/54leg/2r/bills/sb1609p.htm |
| Bill | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/54leg/2r/bills/sb1609p.pdf |
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