AZ HB2280

Creates Arizona Revised Statutes Chapter 18-7 establishing legal protections for users of social media websites with more than 75 million subscribers, prohibiting deletion or censorship of religious speech or political speech.

Prohibits social media website operators from using algorithms to disfavor, shadowban, or censor religious or political speech of users who reside in Arizona.

Establishes liability of up to $75,000 per day in damages, plus actual damages, punitive damages if aggravating factors exist, and attorney fees for violations; courts may award equitable relief.

Creates exceptions allowing censorship for content that calls for immediate violence, is obscene or harmful to minors, results from operational error or court order, involves false impersonation, entices criminal conduct, or constitutes trademark/copyright infringement.

Authorizes the Arizona Attorney General to bring civil actions on behalf of censored users and classifies violations as unlawful practices under state consumer protection law; applies to censorship occurring after the effective date.