This bill seeks to update current statutes by prohibiting health providers from offering conversion therapy to individuals under eighteen, with exceptions for clergy and family members in non-professional roles. It establishes that the regulation of conversion therapy is a statewide concern, overriding local regulations. Additionally, the bill expands the definitions of "gender identity" and "sexual orientation," ensuring these terms are included in civil rights protections against discrimination in public accommodations and employment.

Moreover, the bill amends existing anti-discrimination laws to explicitly include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes, aligning their treatment with that of race, color, religion, sex, age, and disability. It clarifies exemptions for religious organizations and allows for equivalent treatment in single-sex facilities, provided it does not infringe on rights based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill also introduces new protections against discrimination in employment and housing, modifies the process for filing discrimination charges, and establishes that statewide regulation supersedes local ordinances. Overall, these updates aim to enhance protections for LGBTQ+ individuals in Arizona.