observing nude minor; sexual gratification
HB 2115 makes it illegal to observe a nude minor solely for the purpose of sexual gratification, classifying this as a class 2 felony. The law directly affects individuals who engage in this conduct, applying to all minors regardless of age. This amendment to Arizona law (Section 13-3553) specifically adds "observing a nude minor for sexual gratification" as a new prohibited act under sexual exploitation of a minor charges.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Signed Mar 31, 2025
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What changed between versions
House Engrossed Version
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Chaptered Version
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3 edits
MINOR
This bill was formally approved by the Governor and filed with the Secretary of State, converting it from a House Engrossed version to a Chaptered version. The substantive legal text remains unchanged, with no modifications to the actual provisions regarding sexual exploitation of children defenses or evidence handling.
TECHNICAL
Removed House-specific header information including 'House Engrossed' label and page numbering from the House version
Added Chapter 0023 designation and official approval dates (March 31, 2025) for the Secretary of State
Reformatted text layout and removed line numbers while preserving all substantive legal content
Floor votes · Senate Mar 25, 2025 · House Feb 4, 2025
How they voted
25–0
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 30
Mar 25, 2025
D
Democratic13
84% Yea
R
Republican17
82% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
6
Committee
1
Amendments
2
Mar 31, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Mar 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
Jan 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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