This bill proposes to amend Arizona Revised Statutes by adding new sections that prohibit discrimination based on an individual's protective hairstyle, 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 these reasons, thereby expanding protections against discrimination.

The bill introduces definitions for "protective hairstyle," which includes styles such as braids, locks, and twists, and clarifies that "race or ethnicity" encompasses ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, and traits historically associated with race, including hair texture. These additions aim to enhance existing anti-discrimination laws by explicitly recognizing and protecting individuals' rights related to their hairstyles and racial or ethnic backgrounds.

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