Bill

Bill > SB1355


AZ SB1355

AZ SB1355
Antidiscrimination; employment; housing; public accommodations.


summary

Introduced
01/26/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

Bill Summary

AN ACT amending sections 41-1402, 41-1405, 41-1441, 41-1442, 41-1444, 41-1461, 41-1463, 41-1464, 41-1481, 41-1491, 41-1491.05, 41-1491.14, 41-1491.15, 41-1491.16, 41-1491.17, 41-1491.20 and 41-1491.21, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to civil rights.

AI Summary

This bill expands protections against discrimination in Arizona by adding "sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression" to the list of protected characteristics in various areas, including employment, housing, and public accommodations. 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 technical changes, such as adjusting the number of employees required for certain employer definitions and updating references to federal law. Additionally, it mandates that newly constructed or renovated single-occupancy restrooms in public buildings be designated as gender-neutral and requires changing stations in restrooms accessible to any person regardless of gender.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Senate read second time (on 01/27/2026)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...