Arizona lawmakers introduce anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination bill
A bipartisan group of Arizona lawmakers, made up of Republicans and Democrats, have introduced legislation to ensure the protection of the LGBTQ+ community.
This bill would safeguard the community from discrimination from businesses, landlords and employers. “The coalition supporting this are people from so many walks of life coming together based on values of fairness and freedom for all,” Rep.
Amish Shah (D), who is one of the bill’s main sponsors, said on Monday (7 February) at a news conference. The newly imposed legislation would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in workplaces, housing and places of public accommodation, which covers most businesses selling goods and services to the public, according to The Alternative Press.
The passed bill would exempt religious institutions such as churches. However, individuals will be unable to contest the legislation on faith-based grounds e.g.
