sex-based terms; laws; rules; regulations

HB 2062, the "Arizona Sex-based Terms Act," defines biological sex as strictly male or female at birth in state laws, administrative rules, and public policies. It specifies terms like "female" to mean individuals with natural reproductive systems producing ova and prohibits using gender identity as a substitute for biological sex. The bill requires single-sex environments (e.g., schools, shelters, sports) to be based on biological sex and mandates that state agencies collect vital statistics using only "male" or "female" categories. The bill was passed by the legislature in April 2025 but vetoed by the governor on April 15, 2025, so it did not become law.