antidiscrimination; public accommodations; employment; housing

HB 2758 prohibits health providers from offering conversion therapy to patients under 18 years old, with exceptions for clergy acting in religious roles and parents acting as family members. It explicitly adds "gender identity" and "sexual orientation" as protected characteristics in Arizona’s anti-discrimination laws covering public accommodations, employment, and housing. The bill defines "gender identity" to include medical history, consistent self-identification, and other evidence, while clarifying that discrimination based on these factors is unlawful. It also establishes statewide regulation of conversion therapy, preempting local laws, and updates definitions for terms like "public accommodations" to include businesses serving the public. The law directly affects health providers, businesses, and individuals seeking services without discrimination in these areas.