Technology

signed · Arizona · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 1160: drones; entertainment districts; prohibition

SB 1160 prohibits operating civil drones within 400 feet above or below ticketed entertainment events (like concerts or sports venues) without specific authorization. It directly affects drone operators, event venues, and media companies that might use drones near such events. The bill allows exceptions for venue employees, utility workers conducting official business, and personal drone use on private property under federal rules. Local governments cannot create their own drone regulations for these events, preempting city or county ordinances on drone operations near entertainment venues. Violations of the entertainment event restriction are classified as class 1 misdemeanors.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts drone operations near entertainment events without authorization, limiting technology use in specific contexts per bill's prohibition language.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Technology

vetoed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 4005: artificial intelligence; course; public schools

HB 4005 requires Arizona public school districts and charter schools to offer instruction on the ethical, moral, and educational uses of artificial intelligence starting in the 2027-2028 school year. This includes teaching basic AI prompt techniques and ethical considerations for using AI in learning and daily life, which schools can provide as a separate course or integrate into existing classes. Schools must annually report on their AI instruction and student enrollment to the state education department by October 15. The bill defines artificial intelligence broadly as machine systems making predictions or generating content in response to prompts. It aims to prepare students with foundational AI literacy skills for future education and careers.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates AI ethics curriculum in K-12, enhancing student digital literacy and ethical AI use education through required instruction and reporting.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI ethics education in public schools, promoting responsible tech literacy and digital citizenship per bill's educational focus on ethical AI use.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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vetoed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 2311: artificial intelligence service; disclosures; requirements

HB 2311 requires AI chat services (like conversational chatbots) to clearly disclose to minors they are interacting with artificial intelligence, using a visible warning at the start of each session and every three hours. It bans AI from generating sexual content for minors, pretending to be human (e.g., claiming sentience or romantic interest), or using unpredictable rewards to increase engagement. Service providers must offer privacy tools for minors under 13 and their parents, and implement suicide crisis response protocols. Violations could result in fines up to $500,000 per company, enforced by Arizona’s Attorney General. The law takes effect in 2027.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI disclosures to minors, bans harmful interactions, and requires privacy tools - directly advancing data privacy protections and consumer safety in AI technology.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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vetoed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 2592: artificial intelligence; state agencies; rules

HB 2592 requires Arizona state agencies (referred to as "budget units") to adopt policies that promote the use of artificial intelligence (AI) while limiting new government restrictions on AI development. It directs agencies to identify AI opportunities that reduce administrative work, eliminate unnecessary AI regulations, streamline procurement, and review existing rules for anti-competitive effects. Crucially, the bill prohibits state agencies from creating new AI-specific regulations unless the legislature explicitly authorizes them and ensures such rules are the least restrictive option that clearly benefits the public without harming innovation or competition. Any existing emergency rules regulating AI must be ratified by both legislative chambers within the first 30 days of a session to remain in effect.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates state agencies to promote AI use, eliminate unnecessary regulations, and prohibit new AI-specific restrictions, directly advancing AI development and adoption.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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vetoed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 2133: sexual material; consent; synthetic depiction

HB 2133 requires commercial websites hosting sexual material to verify that depicted individuals consented to the creation and distribution of the content, including AI-generated images that appear realistic but depict non-existent acts. Websites must document consent, maintain records for seven years, and implement measures to block unverified content, with violations triggering $10,000 daily civil penalties. The law exempts news, educational, and medical content but applies to platforms knowingly distributing such material without verified consent. It directly affects online platforms and content creators, aiming to prevent non-consensual sharing of intimate images, including synthetic depictions made via AI.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI-generated sexual content via consent verification, aligning with data privacy protections for digital content.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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vetoed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 2134: critical infrastructure; foreign adversaries; prohibition

HB 2134 prohibits Arizona governmental entities and critical infrastructure providers (like power grids, water systems, telecom networks, and school bus safety systems) from using technology made by Chinese companies in critical infrastructure. The bill requires annual certifications about prohibited equipment, mandates the Corporation Commission to publish a list of banned technologies (including wifi routers, school bus cameras, and smart meters from Chinese firms), and allows removal of banned tech without additional state permits. Providers must certify by March 31, 2027, that they’ve removed prohibited tech and update this annually. Exceptions exist only if no reasonable alternatives exist, use is preapproved, and the risk of removal exceeds the risk of using the banned technology.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits Chinese tech in critical infrastructure to enhance cybersecurity, aligning with protective measures for data security and infrastructure resilience.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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vetoed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1046: telecommunications infrastructure; equipment requirements

SB 1046, the "Secure Telecommunications Act of 2026," prohibits Arizona telecommunications providers from using equipment manufactured by China or entities tied to China in critical broadband infrastructure. This affects all telecom companies operating in Arizona that manage networks meeting the bill's definition of "critical telecommunications infrastructure" (broadband systems enabling user communication with microchips). The law requires providers to remove and replace prohibited equipment by 2026, certify compliance annually to the Corporation Commission, and face daily civil penalties up to $100,000 or loss of state/federal funding for noncompliance. The bill aims to secure Arizona's telecom grid by eliminating hardware and software from designated foreign adversaries.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBans Chinese telecom equipment to secure infrastructure, directly enhancing cybersecurity measures for critical broadband systems.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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vetoed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 2010: digital goods; seller's requirements; enforcement

HB 2010 requires digital sellers to clearly disclose that purchases are licenses (not ownership) using plain language at checkout. Sellers must list all restrictions, explain revocation risks, and obtain buyer acknowledgment before transactions, including providing a hyperlink or QR code to full terms. It exempts subscriptions (e.g., streaming services), free digital goods, permanently downloadable content, blockchain assets (like NFTs), and library materials. Violations may trigger $2,500 fines per incident or buyer lawsuits for damages. This directly affects sellers of digital apps, music, ebooks, and videos marketed as "purchases."

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires digital sellers to disclose license terms transparently, protecting consumers from hidden restrictions per digital rights indicators.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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signed · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HB 4165: revenue; 2026-2027

HB 4165 updates Arizona's education funding distribution rules for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and establishes a fee system to modernize the state's tax collection technology. The bill directs specific amounts of state revenue to schools, universities, community colleges, and tribal colleges for purposes such as basic aid, technology research, workforce development, and school safety. Additionally, it requires local governments and regional transportation authorities to pay fees to the Department of Revenue to cover the costs of upgrading the integrated tax system. If local entities fail to pay these fees by the deadline, the state will withhold future revenue distributions until the debt is satisfied.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs state revenue to education and modernizes tax collection technology, strengthening fiscal management and funding essential programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill directs specific state revenue to schools and universities for basic aid, technology, and safety, indicating funding support.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates funds for technology research and modernizes tax collection technology, indicating support for tech advancement.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

signed · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HB 4166: state budget implementation; 2026-2027

HB 4166 establishes the framework for implementing Arizona's 2026-2027 state budget, with a primary focus on strengthening the state's information technology management and financial oversight. The bill mandates that the state department of administration develop and enforce statewide IT standards, requiring agencies to submit annual technology plans and limiting the department's approval authority for projects between $25,000 and $1 million while mandating independent reviews for larger initiatives. Additionally, the legislation directs that any unrestricted federal funds received during the 2026-2027 fiscal year must be deposited into the state general fund specifically to pay for essential government services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens financial oversight and IT management, promoting fiscal responsibility and efficient state budget implementation.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens state IT management, enforces standards, and mandates independent reviews for large projects to ensure financial oversight and security.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology