AZ SB1565

Prohibits the use of artificial intelligence or learning hardware, firmware, or software in voting machines, devices, and election processes statewide.

Restricts electronic vote adjudication features to only certified systems and prohibits artificial intelligence or learning software in adjudication boards that determine voter intent on blank or unclear ballots.

Removes the secretary of state's authority to approve experimental use of voting systems without final adoption.

Requires early ballot processing to occur without artificial intelligence or learning software when verifying voter affidavits and processing ballots.

Maintains existing requirements for logic and accuracy testing, chain of custody documentation, and live video recording of ballot custody at counting centers.