AZ HB2311

Requires operators of conversational AI services to disclose to minor users (under 18) that they are interacting with AI, either through a persistent visible disclaimer or at the start of each session and every three hours during continuous use.

Prohibits conversational AI services from producing sexual content, generating statements encouraging sexual conduct, or sexually objectifying minor account holders, with operators required to implement reasonable prevention measures.

Mandates operators prevent AI from misleading minors into believing they are interacting with a human, including banning claims of sentience, simulated emotional dependence, romantic innuendos, and adult-minor romantic role-playing.

Requires operators to adopt protocols for responding to user prompts about suicidal ideation or self-harm by referring users to crisis services, and prohibits AI from claiming to provide professional mental or behavioral health care.

Violations are enforceable only by the Attorney General with civil penalties of $1,000 per violation up to $500,000 per operator, with no private right of action; the law takes effect October 1, 2027.