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This bill prohibits financial institutions, insurers, and credit reporting agencies operating in Arizona from discriminating against individuals based on their political affiliation or other social criteria, such as environmental, social justice, or governmental scores. Specifically, these businesses cannot use these social credit or values-based criteria to deny services, make decisions, or treat customers differently. The bill allows businesses to offer investments, products, or services with subjective standards, but only if those standards are fully disclosed to potential customers beforehand. The legislation also preserves the businesses' right to refuse service if it is necessary to ensure the physical safety of their employees. The bill frames this anti-discrimination approach as a matter of statewide concern, arguing that such discriminatory practices threaten the rights, institutions, and overall welfare of Arizona's inhabitants. By creating uniform standards across financial institutions, insurers, and credit reporting agencies, the bill aims to protect individuals from being penalized for their political views or social perspectives.

Business and Industry, Government Affairs

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81923