SB 1077 Arizona Senate · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

interactive computer service; prostitution; violation

SB 1077 amends Arizona law to specifically criminalize using interactive computer services (like websites or apps) to facilitate, promote, or solicit prostitution involving minors. This provision is added to Section E of the dangerous crimes against children statute, making such online activity a "dangerous crime against children in the first degree." The bill establishes sentencing ranges of 13 to 27 years in prison for first-time offenders and 23 to 37 years for those with prior convictions. It directly affects individuals who use digital platforms to engage in or promote child prostitution, imposing stricter penalties than standard prostitution offenses.

Issues: ✗ Criminal Justice

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2025

Committee Review

Jan 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Dec 29, 2025 Last action Mar 9, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced Version → Senate Engrossed Version (03/02/2026) · 4 edits · Mar 2, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was reclassified from an introduced version to a Senate Engrossed version, indicating it has passed the Senate and is ready for the House. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a new definition for 'Interactive Computer Service,' which explicitly excludes general search engines, cloud computing providers, and broadband internet access services unless they are specifically marketed to promote illegal prostitution. This change narrows the bill's scope to target only those platforms directly facilitating the crime, rather than imposing liability on general internet infrastructure.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed by adding specific exemptions for general-purpose internet services, cloud computing, and search engines, limiting the law's application to platforms specifically marketed for promoting illegal acts.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'Interactive Computer Service' that excludes general-purpose services like search engines and cloud computing unless they are specifically marketed to promote illegal prostitution.

Updated the definition of 'Interactive Computer Service' to be more precise by adding subsections (a) and (b) to clarify what is included and excluded.

REQUIREMENT

Modified the requirement for liability regarding service fees, adding a condition that the provider must have 'actual knowledge' that the benefit is derived from the facilitation of an offense.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill header from 'Introduced Version' to 'Senate Engrossed Version,' reflecting its legislative progress.

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Amendments

Mar 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

PASSED

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Mar 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

DPA

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Jan 21, 2026

Upper · Passed

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors