Technology

signed · Arizona · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 2700: technology study committee; assistive technology

HB 2700 establishes Arizona's "Technology First Study Committee" to examine assistive technology access for individuals with developmental disabilities. The committee, composed of 12 members from disability advocacy groups, state agencies, universities, and technology programs, will study emerging assistive technologies, analyze current service gaps, and identify improvements to better serve this population. It must submit a final report to state leaders by October 1, 2027, detailing findings and recommendations. The committee is scheduled to cease operations after this report deadline. This bill directly affects Arizonans with developmental disabilities by aiming to improve their access to technology-based support services.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates committee to study assistive tech access for disabilities, promoting digital equity and inclusive technology solutions for vulnerable populations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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 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 · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1564: electronic monitoring; long-term care

SB 1564 requires assisted living facilities and nursing care institutions in Arizona to disclose during license applications and renewals whether residents may install electronic monitoring devices (like audio/video recording devices) in their rooms. The state department must then publicly post this information on its website. The bill defines "electronic monitoring" as devices recording or transmitting sounds/activity to residents or their authorized representatives, and specifies that devices must be fixed or installed in the resident's space. This law applies directly to long-term care facilities and residents seeking to use such monitoring technology.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires disclosure of electronic monitoring options in long-term care facilities, empowering resident autonomy and safety within healthcare settings per patient rights indicators.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires disclosure of electronic monitoring device policies in facilities, enabling residents' digital rights to use technology for privacy and safety.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

vetoed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1038: cast vote record; public record

SB 1038 requires Arizona county recorders to publish, within one hour after polls close, a public record containing every voter's name, voter ID number, political party registration (if listed), and their specific vote choice in an organizable format. This law directly affects voters by making their individual voting choices publicly accessible and county election officials by mandating this immediate disclosure. The bill prohibits altering or randomizing the original voting records, ensuring the published data matches the election results exactly. It overrides existing privacy protections to make detailed voting data a permanent public record.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyMandates immediate public disclosure of voters' personal data (name, ID, vote choice) without anonymization, directly weakening data privacy protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Technology

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passed both · Arizona · Senate Jun 15, 2026

SCR 1004: photo enforcement systems; prohibition

SCR 1004 is a resolution that, if approved by Arizona voters, would prohibit the use of photo enforcement systems for traffic law enforcement. The bill defines "photo enforcement system" as a device using radar or sensors linked to a camera to capture license plate images for identifying traffic violations. It amends Arizona Revised Statutes to repeal existing provisions permitting such systems and adds a new prohibition. This measure would directly affect law enforcement agencies and drivers by banning automated traffic ticketing without an officer present.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly prohibits photo enforcement systems (tech for traffic violations), directly restricting a technology application per its definition and intent to repeal permitting provisions.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationProhibits photo enforcement systems, eliminating a traffic safety tool that would weaken enforcement standards for transportation safety.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ 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

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 Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Arizona · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SB 1126: DCS caseworkers; schools; required disclosures

SB 1126 requires Arizona school districts to share student school records with specific entities under defined circumstances. Schools must provide juvenile court records before a juvenile is adjudicated, release records to the Department of Child Safety (DCS) caseworkers investigating abuse/neglect within 10 days, and share records with law enforcement via approved intergovernmental agreements for juvenile justice programs. The bill mandates strict compliance with federal privacy laws (FERPA) when sharing records and prohibits schools from blocking staff from cooperating with DCS investigations. This directly affects school districts, juvenile courts, DCS caseworkers, and law enforcement agencies coordinating on youth safety and education.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates FERPA compliance for student data sharing, upholding privacy protections within school records.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · Arizona · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 2307: technical correction; critical infrastructure information

HB 2307 is a technical correction to Arizona's critical infrastructure protection law. It amends Section 41-1805 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to clarify that state/local government employees and entities handling critical infrastructure information face a class 5 felony charge if they knowingly disclose protected information without authorization. The bill specifically targets unauthorized disclosure of critical infrastructure data defined under Section 41-1801, reinforcing existing penalties without creating new requirements. This is a procedural update to the legal text, not a substantive policy change.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyReinforces felony penalties for unauthorized disclosure of critical infrastructure data, strengthening cybersecurity protections under Arizona law.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology