Rep. Nick Kupper

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryHB 2460 prohibits cities and counties from penalizing businesses for the theft of their movable property, such as shopping carts or hand-held baskets. It bans local governments from charging businesses fees for retrieving or storing stolen items, imposing fines for abandoned business property found off-site, or requiring businesses to certify compliance with retrieval programs due to theft. The bill ensures businesses cannot be held financially responsible for crimes committed against them, shifting accountability to thieves instead. It also allows businesses to sue municipalities or counties enforcing prohibited rules and recovers attorney fees if they win. This law applies statewide, preventing local regulations from overriding this policy.

Maddy summaryHB 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."

Maddy summaryHB 2003 amends Arizona law to adjust age requirements for driver's license instruction permits. It allows 15-year-olds to receive a restricted instruction permit for Class D or G licenses and lowers the age for regular instruction permits to 15 years and six months. The bill specifies that these permits are valid for 18 months (not 12) and requires supervision by a licensed driver aged 21+ when operating a vehicle. This directly affects minors seeking to obtain driver's license permits in Arizona.

Maddy summaryHB 4040 requires Arizona public school districts, charter schools, and state universities to adopt AI policies by July 1, 2027, directly affecting students, teachers, and administrators. Schools must implement detection systems (with human review, appeals, and bias mitigation) or modify assignments to prevent unauthorized AI use in coursework, while defining clear guidelines for authorized/unauthorized AI use. All staff must receive training on AI policy limitations and responsible integration, and institutions must submit annual reports to education departments by October 15. The bill explicitly excludes basic tools like spellcheck from its definition of "artificial intelligence" and mandates compliance with student privacy laws.

Maddy summaryHB 2324 requires state review of construction plans for all state, county, and public school buildings before work begins, with a 60-day timeline for approval. It creates two permit options: a single-step process (60 days) or a two-step process (30 days initial review, 60 days final decision). Municipalities with populations over 100,000 may handle their own building plan reviews for city-owned or private structures, but state fire code still applies to all state and county-owned buildings statewide. The bill directly affects government entities managing public buildings and construction projects across Arizona.

Maddy summaryHB 2006 modifies Arizona's election procedures for distributing sample ballots before primary and general elections. It requires county election officials to mail one sample ballot to each household with a registered voter of a specific political party at least 14 days before an election, unless the voter is on an active early voting list. The sample ballots must include the warning "This is a sample ballot and cannot be used as an official ballot under any circumstances" and be printed on colored paper with party identifiers. Counties must submit cost claims to the Secretary of State for reimbursement of printing, labeling, and postage expenses. This bill directly affects voters, election officials, and political parties by standardizing ballot distribution and labeling.

Maddy summaryHB 2008, the "Library Freedom Act," prohibits Arizona public schools from using taxpayer funds to pay dues or membership fees to professional associations that advocate for libraries and librarians. This directly affects public school libraries and their governing bodies, preventing them from financially supporting such associations with public money. The bill includes an exception allowing county free libraries, municipal libraries, or other contracted entities to still join these associations using their own funds. The law clarifies that "school library" encompasses the school's library, all sites it serves, and the school governing body.