This bill proposes to amend Arizona Revised Statutes by adding new sections that prohibit discrimination based on protective hairstyles, race, or ethnicity in both employment and educational settings. Specifically, it establishes that it is unlawful for employers, labor organizations, and educational institutions to discriminate against individuals for their protective hairstyles, which include braids, locks, and twists of any length.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definitions of "protective hairstyle" and "race or ethnicity," with the latter encompassing ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, and traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture. The new language aims to enhance protections against discrimination, ensuring that individuals are not treated unfairly due to their hairstyles or racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1469, 41-1492.13