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Preferential treatment; discrimination; prohibited acts

January 22, 2026

Summary

If enacted, this bill would prohibit state and local governments, public schools, and state contractors from granting preferential treatment or discriminating on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in employment, education, and contracting practices. It does not directly regulate private mortgage lending but could impact state-run lending assistance programs or diversity initiatives among regulated entities that contract with the state.

Source: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84743

Common questions

What does "Preferential treatment; discrimination; prohibited acts" cover?
If enacted, this bill would prohibit state and local governments, public schools, and state contractors from granting preferential treatment or…
When was it published?
It was published on January 22, 2026.

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