Title 41 — State Government

A. The attorney general shall engage, to the extent feasible, in conciliation, including, if appropriate, mediation, with respect to the complaint. B. A conciliation agreement is an agreement between a respondent and the complainant and is subject to approval by the attorney gene…

If the attorney general concludes at any time after the filing of a complaint that prompt judicial action is necessary to carry out the purposes of this article, the attorney general may file a civil action for appropriate temporary or preliminary relief pending final disposition…

A. The attorney general shall prepare a final investigative report showing: 1. The names and dates of contacts with witnesses. 2. A summary of correspondence and other contacts with the aggrieved person and the respondent showing the dates of the correspondence and contacts. 3. A…

A. The attorney general shall determine based on the facts whether reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur. B. The attorney general shall make the determination under subsection A of this section not later than o…

If the attorney general determines that no reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the attorney general shall promptly dismiss the complaint and give written notice of the dismissal to the complainant and respon…

A. An aggrieved person may file a civil action in superior court not later than two years after the occurrence of the termination of an alleged discriminatory housing practice or the breach of a conciliation agreement entered into under this article, whichever occurs last, to obt…

On application by a person alleging a discriminatory housing practice or by a person against whom a discriminatory housing practice is alleged, the superior court may appoint an attorney for the person.

In an action under section 41-1491.31, if the superior court finds that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, the court may award to the plaintiff: 1. Actual and punitive damages. 2. Reasonable attorney fees. 3. Court costs. 4. A permanent or tempor…

A. If the attorney general finds cause to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur, and there is no conciliation agreement within thirty days, the attorney general shall immediately file a civil action on behalf of the complainant in superi…

A. The attorney general may file a civil action in superior court for appropriate relief if the attorney general has reasonable cause to believe that either: 1. A person is engaged in a pattern or practice of resistance to the full enjoyment of any right granted by this article. …

A court in a civil action brought under this article shall award reasonable attorney fees and costs to a prevailing plaintiff, except to the attorney general in an action brought under section 41-1491.33. The court shall not award attorney fees to a prevailing defendant unless th…

A. The superior court has jurisdiction to enforce a local fair housing ordinance with provisions substantially equivalent to the provisions of federal law and this article. B. An incorporated city or town with a population of three hundred fifty thousand or more persons according…

Notwithstanding any other law, a landlord is not liable for injuries or damages caused by a purported assistance animal or purported service animal that is allowed as a reasonable accommodation or a reasonable modification on the landlord's property or within property controlled …

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Americans with disabilities act" means 42 United States Code sections 12101 through 12213 and 47 United States Code sections 225 and 611 and the ADA amendments act of 2008 (P.L. 110-325; 122 Stat. 3553). 2. "Auxiliary ai…

A. All buildings and facilities that are used by public entities and that are leased or constructed in whole or in part with the use of state or local monies, the monies of any political subdivision of this state or any combination of these monies shall conform to title II of the…

A. No individual may be discriminated against on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages or accommodations of any place of public accommodation by any person who owns, leases, leases to others or operates …

A. The standards and specifications referred to in this article and its implementing rules as applying to public entities shall be incorporated in any building code in existence on or adopted after the effective date of this article by this state or any agency, department or poli…

A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, as applied to public accommodations and commercial facilities, "discriminatory" for purposes of section 41-1492.02 includes: 1. A failure to design and construct facilities for first occupancy later than January 26, 1993 that…

A. No individual may be discriminated against on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of specified public transportation services provided by a private entity that is primarily engaged in the business of transporting people and whose operations affect commerce.…

A. Not more than one year after the effective date of this article, the attorney general shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 6 of this title to carry out the intent of this article. The attorney general shall hold a reasonable number of public hearings at locations throughout t…

This article does not apply to: 1. Private clubs or establishments exempted from coverage under title II of the civil rights act of 1964 (42 United States Code section 2000(a)(e)) or to religious organizations or entities controlled by religious organizations, including places of…

A. Any aggrieved person who is subjected to discrimination in violation of section 41-1492.01, 41-1492.02, 41-1492.03, 41-1492.04, 41-1492.05 or 41-1492.11 or this article's implementing rules may institute a civil action for preventive or mandatory relief, including an applicati…

A. The attorney general shall investigate all alleged violations of this article. These allegations must be filed within one hundred eighty days after the occurrence or the termination of the alleged discriminatory practice, shall be in writing under oath and shall be in such for…

A. No person may discriminate against any individual because the individual has opposed any act or practice made unlawful by this article or because the individual made a charge, testified, assisted or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding or hearing under th…

Any person that offers examinations or courses related to applications, licensing, certification or credentialing for secondary or postsecondary education, professional or trade purposes shall offer these examinations or courses in a place and manner accessible to persons with di…

A. A person shall define and construe a disability in favor of broad coverage of individuals under this article to the maximum extent permitted by the terms of this article. B. A person shall interpret substantially limits consistently with the findings and purposes of the ADA am…

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Demonstrates" means meets the burdens of going forward with the evidence and of persuasion. 2. "Exercise of religion" means the ability to act or refusal to act in a manner substantially motivated by a religious belief, …

A. Free exercise of religion is a fundamental right that applies in this state even if laws, rules or other government actions are facially neutral. B. Except as provided in subsection C, government shall not substantially burden a person's exercise of religion even if the burden…

A. This article applies to all state and local laws and ordinances and the implementation of those laws and ordinances, whether statutory or otherwise, and whether adopted before or after the effective date of this article. B. State laws that are adopted after the effective date …

1. That the person's exercise of religion at a particular location violates religion-neutral zoning standards enacted into the government's laws at the time of the person's application for a permit. 2. That the person's exercise of religion at a particular location would be hazar…

A. Government shall not deny, revoke or suspend a person's professional or occupational license, certificate or registration for any of the following and the following are not unprofessional conduct: 1. Declining to provide or participate in providing any service that violates th…

B. This state, a state agency or a city, town, county or political subdivision of this state may not use public monies for training, orientation or therapy that presents any form of blame or judgment on the basis of race, ethnicity or sex. This subsection does not preclude any tr…

1. "Criminal conduct" means any act, including all preparatory offenses, in violation of section 13-1103, 13-1104, 13-1105, 13-1202, 13-1203, 13-1204, 13-1208, 13-1304, 13-1404, 13-1405, 13-1406, 13-1410, 13-1417, 13-2314.04, 13-2915, 13-2916, 13-2921, 13-2921.01, 13-3019, 13-355…

1. Is religious. 2. Operates or seeks to operate during a state of emergency. 3. Engages in the exercise of religion as protected under the first amendment of the United States Constitution. B. During a state of emergency, religious services are declared essential services and ar…

B. A religious organization that successfully asserts a claim or defense under this article against state government may recover: 1. Declaratory relief. 2. Injunctive relief. 3. Compensatory damages. 4. Reasonable attorney fees and costs. 5. Any other appropriate relief. C. A rel…

B. The protection of the free exercise of religion afforded by this article is in addition to the protections provided under federal law, state law and the constitutions of the United States and Arizona. This article does not preempt or repeal any state or local law that is equal…

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