HB2135

Liability; diversity; equity; inclusion laws

Chamber Passed·2/23/26

Arizona HB2135 prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and allows civil actions against entities violating these prohibitions.

Arizona HB2135 amends state law to add a new article prohibiting diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. These policies include concepts like inherent superiority of one race or sex over another, or that individuals should feel discomfort or guilt because of their race or sex. Individuals whose rights are violated by such policies can sue covered entities for civil action, seeking declaratory relief, injunctive relief, damages, compensatory damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 32–25 · Feb 23
Current
Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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25 Nay

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3 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 4

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary and Elections

Feb 2

1:00 PM

House Rules

History

Mar 3

Senate

Senate read second time

Mar 2

Senate

Introduced in Senate and read first time

Mar 2

Senate

Assigned to Senate RAGE Committee