Bill > HB2217

This bill expands protections against discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations by adding "sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression" to the list of protected characteristics. It clarifies the definition of "gender identity and gender expression" as an individual's gender-related identity and expression, regardless of their sex assigned at birth. The bill also makes changes to the definition of "employer" and "labor organization" by reducing the minimum number of employees required for certain provisions to apply from fifteen to five, and it mandates that single-occupancy restrooms in new or renovated public buildings be designated as gender-neutral. Additionally, it updates references to federal law regarding disability definitions and clarifies that denial of access to shared facilities is considered discrimination.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83917