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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 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 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 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 · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 1058: firearms transactions; merchant codes; prohibition

SB 1058 prohibits payment networks (like credit card companies) from requiring or incentivizing special merchant codes that identify firearm retailers. It also bans businesses from assigning such distinguishing codes to firearm retailers. The law aims to prevent financial data from being used to track firearm transactions, requiring payment systems to treat gun sales the same as other retail transactions. Violations can result in civil penalties of up to $1,000 per offense, enforced exclusively by attorneys general or county attorneys.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits payment networks from using special merchant codes to track firearm transactions, enhancing data privacy for financial transactions by treating gun sales like other retail.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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vetoed · Arizona · House May 5, 2026

HB 4138: 2026-2027; general appropriations act.

This bill, known as the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act, allocates state funds to various Arizona agencies and departments for the upcoming fiscal year. It directly affects government entities such as the Department of Administration, the State Board of Accountancy, and the Acupuncture Board of Examiners by authorizing specific lump-sum payments and staffing levels. The legislation details how money from different state funds will be used for operations, risk management, technology projects, and assistance to smaller counties for retirement contributions and essential services. Additionally, the bill includes reporting requirements that mandate government officials submit financial and project status updates to legislative committees and the governor by specific deadlines. Although the bill passed the legislature, it was vetoed by the Governor, preventing these specific appropriations from becoming law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds to agencies and departments, directly funding government operations and essential services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly allocates funds for technology projects within state agencies, indicating financial support for technology operations.70% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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passed both · Arizona · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 1786: artificial intelligence; content verification

This Arizona bill requires companies providing generative AI tools to Arizona residents to embed unremovable origin information in AI-generated content like images, videos, or audio. Covered providers must use standard methods (e.g., watermarks) to include provenance data showing the content's source and modifications, while minor edits like brightness adjustments or cropping are excluded. The law aims to increase transparency about AI content creation and prevent misleading content by making it clear when media is AI-generated. It directly affects AI companies operating publicly in Arizona for personal use, requiring them to implement these verification measures.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI content provenance for transparency, preventing misinformation - regulates tech providers for consumer protection.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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