The proposed bill would amend current Arizona statutes by adding a new chapter that defines specific sex-based terms and establishes guidelines for prohibiting sex discrimination. It would require that any policy, program, rule, or law that prohibits sex discrimination must ensure that females and males are treated fairly in comparison to similarly situated individuals of the opposite sex. Additionally, it would allow for the creation of separate single-sex environments in certain contexts, such as athletics and facilities, when the sexes are not similarly situated, particularly regarding biological differences.
The bill would also mandate that public entities collecting vital statistics related to sex must identify individuals as either male or female, while clarifying that this does not require the collection of sex data unless mandated by law. Furthermore, it would define terms such as "boy," "girl," "male," "female," "man," "woman," and "sex," emphasizing that sex refers strictly to biological characteristics at birth and does not include gender identity. The legislation aims to provide clarity and uniformity in the state's laws regarding sex discrimination and equality.