This bill proposes significant updates to current statutes regarding civil rights, particularly in the areas of conversion therapy and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Under the new provisions, it would be classified as unprofessional conduct for health providers to offer conversion therapy to individuals under eighteen, with exceptions for clergy and family members acting in non-professional roles. The bill also establishes that the regulation of conversion therapy is a statewide concern, preventing local jurisdictions from enacting conflicting regulations. Additionally, it introduces definitions for "conversion therapy," "gender identity," and "sexual orientation" to ensure clarity in legal applications.

Moreover, the bill amends existing laws to explicitly include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes against discrimination in public accommodations and employment. It asserts that discrimination based on these characteristics in housing transactions is also prohibited, emphasizing that such regulations are of statewide concern, thus overriding local ordinances. The bill introduces new definitions for "gender identity" and "sexual orientation" and may be cited as the "Equality and Fairness for All Arizonans Act," aiming to enhance protections for LGBTQ+ individuals across various contexts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-3230.02, 41-1402, 41-1441, 41-1442, 41-1445, 41-1461, 41-1463, 41-1464, 41-1469, 41-1481, 41-1491, 41-1491.03, 41-1491.05, 41-1491.14, 41-1491.15, 41-1491.16, 41-1491.17, 41-1491.20, 41-1491.21, 41-1491.38, 38-611, 15-101, 88-352, 41-1465, 12-120.21, 12-120.22, 12-120.24, 41-1491.22, 101-336, 110-325, 41-1491.25