Sources: Arizona House Bill 2016 (1st Session). Repeals statutes 13-1411 and 13-1412 of the Arizona State Law. Signed by Governor Jane Dee Hull 5/8/2001. azleg.state.az.us/legtext/4…
Added by garrettdietz · 1 accurate vote · Report Error · Log
While same-sex adoption is legal in Arizona, 2011 Ariz Legis Serv. 147 (S.B. 1188) gives preference to "a married man and woman" over an individual. Thus, the preference for married individuals not only discriminates against unwed individuals of all orientations, but the wording also carries allows for discrimination against LGBT couples. Second parent adoption is not permitted for same-sex couples.
Only state protections for sexual orientation. Sexual orientation under state hate crime law. As well under sex discrimination under Section VII. Also under federal hate crime law for sexual orientation and gender identity. State discrimination protections state wide pending. Gender identity discrimination protection under Schwenk v. Hartford. Full employment discrimination protections pending.
Added by Ausyk · 0 accurate votes · Report Error · Log
Current status
No protections
As of December 16, 2014, there are no legal protections for people who are LGBT in regards to employment. However, state employees are provided with domestic partner benefits. Additionally, state employees are protected from discrimination based upon sexual orientation only.
Cities and under the ruling of Section VII sex discrimination contains sexual orientation and gender identity. sexual orientation under hate crime law.
Added by Ausyk · 1 accurate vote · Report Error · Log
Current status
No protections
This state does not provide any legal protections from discrimination based upon sexual orientation or gender identification.
However, the Human Rights Campaign states, "The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires grantees and participants of HUD programs to comply with local and state non-discrimination laws that include sexual orientation and gender identity.
HUD also prohibits inquiries regarding the sexual orientation or gender identity of a prospective tenant or applicant for assisted
housing in every state (March 2012)."
Only for state employment for sexual orientation. As well state hate crime law for sexual orientation. under federal hate crime law for sexual orientation and gender identity. state discrimination protections pending state wide.
Added by Ausyk · 1 accurate vote · Report Error · Log
Current status
No protections
There are no legal protections from employment discrimination based upon sexual orientation or gender identification. However, state public employees are protected from discrimination based upon sexual orientation only, and they are allow access to domestic partner benefits.
Added by Ausyk · 1 accurate vote · Report Error · Log
Current status
Ambiguous
Conversion Therapy is currently legal. No law currently bans it, despite organizations such as the American Psychological Association denouncing it. Though it's not actually ambiguous (It is in fact legal), this is the best indicator of the available options.
Consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex.
Marriage and marriage recognition between two people of the same biological sex and/or gender identity.
Legal recognition of sex reassignment by permitting a change of legal gender on an individual's birth certificate.
The ability for same-sex couples to legally adopt a child.
Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity when applying for housing or discrimination by landlords / property owners.
Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity in employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, harassment, etc.
The ability for homosexuals to serve in the military and be open about their sexuality.
The difference between legal age of consent for homosexual sex and heterosexual sex.
The ability for MSMs (men who have sex with men) to donate blood or tissue for organ transplants. A deferral period refers to a waiting time before a man can donate after having sex.
Legal status of conducting sexual orientation changing therapy ("ex-gay" therapy)
The Equality Index is an experimental rating to help visualize the legal rights and public attitudes towards LGBT people in a given region.
Currently, the index only applies to written law — not necessarily practiced law — and only takes public opinion into account when data is available.