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This bill amends various Arizona statutes to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in housing, employment, and public accommodations. Key provisions include: - Expanding the powers and duties of the Arizona Division of Equal Opportunity to address discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. - Defining "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" in the context of discrimination laws. - Prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in places of public accommodation, employment, housing, and real estate transactions. - Clarifying that the free exercise of religion cannot be used to justify discrimination prohibited by this law, while protecting religious organizations' ability to prefer members of their own faith. Overall, the bill aims to extend existing anti-discrimination protections in Arizona to cover sexual orientation and gender identity, bringing the state in line with federal laws and regulations.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/75461