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AZ HB2589

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Way

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Creates the new crime of "unlawful exposure to an adult oriented performance" when a minor is intentionally allowed to view such a performance, enter a venue where one is occurring, or when someone performs one in view of a minor

  • Defines "adult oriented performance" as an in-person show that appeals to prurient interest in sex and depicts or simulates specific sexual activities or lewd exposure of specific anatomical areas

  • Classifies the offense as a class 4 felony in Arizona

  • Applies to persons who have custody or control over a minor or over a performer

  • Adds the new section 13-3508 to Title 13, chapter 35 (Obscenity) of the Arizona Revised Statutes

Legislative Description

Unlawful exposure; minors; drag show

Minors

Last Action

Senate read second time

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/9/2026
Judiciary and Elections2/26/2026
Rules1/20/2026
Judiciary1/20/2026

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