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 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 · 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 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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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 1654: appropriations; end-point monitoring; elections

SB 1654 appropriates $100,000 from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to reimburse counties for election security measures. Specifically, it funds end-point monitoring of election systems and interception of malicious signals that could disrupt voting. This bill directly affects Arizona counties responsible for administering elections, providing financial support for these security protocols. The measure is currently in early legislative stages (Senate First and Second Readings) and does not alter election procedures or voting rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $100k from state general fund for election security, directly funding a public service through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds end-point monitoring and malicious signal interception for election cybersecurity, directly enhancing election system security protocols against digital threats.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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failed · Arizona · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 1827: vertiport; definition; designations

SB 1827 establishes Arizona's Office of Advanced Air Mobility within the governor's office to support the development of air mobility technology, such as electric air taxis and vertiports. The office will coordinate with industry, universities, and federal agencies, and receives $500,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 for grants to Arizona-based companies advancing this technology. It must submit annual reports to the legislature starting in 2027. The bill directly affects Arizona businesses, researchers, and infrastructure developers working in advanced air mobility.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds $500k grants for air mobility tech development, creates dedicated office, and mandates industry coordination - directly advancing the technology sector.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds $500k for vertiport infrastructure development and establishes an office to advance air mobility tech, directly supporting transportation infrastructure innovation.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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