HB 2133: sexual material; consent; synthetic depiction - Arizona

House Engrossed Version (02/23/2026) → Senate Engrossed Version (04/08/2026) · 5 edits · Jun 9, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was revised to expand exemptions for non-consensual image distribution to include digitally manipulated content and creative works like parody, comedy, and art. It also updated verification requirements to allow proof of age for material created before 1990 and adjusted definitions to remove references to 'synthetic depictions' and 'harm' while clarifying that 'identifiable person' includes the subject themselves.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed by adding specific exemptions for digitally manipulated images and content created for parody, comedy, artistic expression, or public concern criticism, which were previously not explicitly excluded.

ELIGIBILITY

Added exemptions for images that are digitally manipulated or created for parody, comedy, artistic expression, or criticism of public concerns.

REQUIREMENT

Modified consent verification methods to allow affidavits proving material was created before 1988 using metadata, copyright records, or other evidence.

Updated verification requirements to explicitly include confirming the depicted person was at least eighteen years old at the time of creation.

DEFINITION

Changed the definition of 'identifiable individual' to 'identifiable person' and removed the definition for 'synthetic depiction'.

Removed the definition of 'harm' from the statute.

Conference Engrossed Version (04/16/2026) → House Engrossed Version (02/23/2026) · 6 edits · Jun 9, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was transitioned from a Conference version to a House version, incorporating significant amendments to Arizona's laws on non-consensual image distribution and online sexual material. Key changes include updating terminology to reflect modern technology (e.g., 'identifiable individual' instead of 'identifiable person') and explicitly defining 'synthetic depictions' created by AI. The House version also removed exemptions for digitally manipulated images used for parody or artistic expression, while adding stricter requirements for commercial entities to delete user data after verification.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly cover AI-generated or digitally altered images ('synthetic depictions') and removed previous exemptions that allowed digitally manipulated images for parody, comedy, or artistic expression to bypass consent requirements.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'synthetic depiction' to explicitly cover images created or altered using artificial intelligence or digital manipulation.

Clarified that 'sexual material' includes both harmful material and synthetic depictions involving identifiable individuals.

ELIGIBILITY

Removed exemptions that previously allowed digitally manipulated images used for parody, comedy, artistic expression, or public interest criticism to avoid consent requirements.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the term 'identifiable person' to 'identifiable individual' and updated the definition to use 'themself' instead of 'himself' for gender neutrality.

Updated verification methods to explicitly require that identifying information not be retained after the verification process is finished.

ENFORCEMENT

Added a requirement for commercial entities to delete identifying information of depicted individuals after verification is complete, with an exception only for recordkeeping.

Introduced Version → Conference Engrossed Version (04/16/2026) · 6 edits · Jun 9, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was reclassified from an 'Introduced' version to a 'Conference Engrossed' version, indicating it has passed final reconciliation between legislative chambers. The most significant substantive change is the addition of exemptions for digitally manipulated images created for parody, comedy, artistic expression, or public interest criticism, which prevents these specific types of content from being prosecuted under the new synthetic depiction laws. Additionally, the bill now includes specific exemptions for pre-existing films, television programs, and internet service providers to clarify that they are not liable for hosting or distributing such content.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed by adding specific exemptions for parody, comedy, and artistic works, and by explicitly excluding internet service providers and pre-existing media from the new consent and verification requirements.

SCOPE

Added exemptions for images that are digitally manipulated and created for parody, comedy, artistic expression, or criticism of public concerns.

Added exemptions for motion pictures and television programs produced before the bill's effective date.

Added specific exemptions for internet service providers, search engines, and cloud services that do not directly host content.

DEFINITION

Changed the definition of 'identifiable individual' to 'identifiable person' and updated the definition of 'synthetic depiction' to remove the requirement that it must depict an identifiable individual.

Added new definitions for 'Direct hosting' and 'Television program or television series' to clarify liability boundaries.

REQUIREMENT

Modified consent verification requirements to allow affidavits attesting to the creation date of material existing before 1988, rather than requiring proof of consent for that specific material.

sexual material; consent; synthetic depiction

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