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 11, 2026

SB 1798: school safety; identification system; appropriation

SB 1798 establishes a two-year pilot program for Arizona school districts with 80-85 schools (covering kindergarten through 12th grade) to install camera-based safety systems that detect registered sex offenders, individuals with criminal records, or "individuals of concern" designated by schools or law enforcement. The system must issue alerts within 60 seconds after analyst review, while strictly prohibiting the storage of video, audio, biometric data, or live monitoring to comply with privacy laws. The bill appropriates $2 million from the state general fund for this program, which expires December 31, 2027, and requires a report on implementation to state leaders. It directly affects participating school districts by mandating specific safety technology with built-in privacy safeguards.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for school safety pilot program, directly funding a public safety initiative within state budget management.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits storage of biometric data and live monitoring, directly protecting privacy in technology implementation per bill's privacy compliance requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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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

passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 1811: school policies; internet; wireless devices

Arizona's SB 1811 requires school districts and charter schools to create policies governing student internet access and wireless device use during the school day. These policies must allow teachers to provide social media access for educational purposes, limit device use otherwise, and include exceptions for emergencies, medical needs, or parent communication. Schools must provide annual written notices to parents, teachers, and students about these policies and clarify terms like "school day" (including meals and recess) and "wireless communication devices." The bill directly affects schools, students, and parents by standardizing device and internet rules while prioritizing educational use and safety.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires policies enabling educational social media use and clear device guidelines, supporting teacher instructional tools and student access during school hours.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires schools to allow educational social media/internet use, expanding access for learning while setting clear boundaries for appropriate technology use in schools.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 17, 2026

SB 1743: campaign finance; individual contributor information

SB 1743 requires campaign finance filing officers (like county clerks and the secretary of state) to redact individual donors' exact home addresses and employers from publicly available campaign finance reports. It directly affects political committees and donors by protecting this personal information from public disclosure. The bill mandates this redaction before reports are made public and imposes penalties: $1,000 per violation for filing officers who improperly disclose the redacted details, and class 1 misdemeanor charges for government employees who knowingly share this information. These changes aim to enhance privacy for campaign contributors without altering contribution limits or donation rules.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates redaction of donor addresses/employers to protect personal data privacy, directly aligning with data privacy protections under Technology topic.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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