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 No ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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signed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1193: personal identifying information; disclosure; prohibition

SB 1193 prohibits Arizona state departments from selling or disclosing personal identifying information of Emergency Medical Care Technicians (EMCTs) without the technician's specific consent. The bill requires that any disclosure with consent must detail exactly what information is shared and why it is shared. It also allows departments to share de-identified or aggregated data that cannot reasonably identify an individual EMCT. This law directly protects EMCTs' privacy by making their personal information confidential and exempt from public records requests.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits unauthorized disclosure of EMCTs' personal data, requiring consent and transparency, directly protecting data privacy in technology policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 2327: identifying information; records; confidentiality

HB 2327 allows eligible individuals facing safety risks to request that their personal identifying information - such as full name, residential address, and property details - be removed from publicly accessible county property records. It specifically applies to victims of harassment or domestic violence (with court-ordered protection), certain public officials (like peace officers), and others who can demonstrate a credible threat to their safety. To qualify, applicants must submit a detailed affidavit to the court, including proof of danger, and a judge must approve the request before county recorders restrict public access for up to five years. This bill directly affects individuals seeking to protect their privacy from potential harm, while maintaining public access to property records for others.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enables removal of personal data from public records to protect victims' privacy, directly advancing data privacy protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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 Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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vetoed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1037: voting; equipment; internet; custody; violation

SB 1037 establishes new security requirements for voting equipment used in Arizona elections. It prohibits voting machines from having internet connectivity or remote access capabilities, mandates configuration to U.S. Department of Homeland Security cybersecurity standards, requires user tracking with unique credentials, and demands logging of all ballot changes while retaining election data for 22 months. The bill directly affects counties, cities, and voting machine vendors that operate or supply electronic voting systems for federal, state, or local elections. These provisions apply to all certified voting equipment used in Arizona’s election processes.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates DHS cybersecurity standards, prohibits internet access, and requires logging to protect election integrity and data privacy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports Technology