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AZ HB2665

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Pamela Carter

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Expands Arizona's manslaughter statute to hold adults (18+) criminally liable for intentionally providing advice or encouragement to a minor who uses that guidance to die by suicide, when the adult knew of the minor's intent

  • Covers "directed communications" including social media posts, text messages, and other electronic communications specifically addressed to or tagged at the minor victim

  • Excludes general public commentary, artistic expression, or discussions of suicide/mental health not specifically directed at the minor who dies

  • Classifies the offense as a class 2 felony, consistent with other manslaughter charges under Arizona law

  • Designates the act as "Cade's Law: If You See Something Say Something"

Legislative Description

Manslaughter; online advice; encouragement

Criminal Code - Title 13

Last Action

Senate read second time

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/26/2026
Judiciary and Elections2/25/2026
Rules1/20/2026
Public Safety & Law Enforcement1/20/2026
Judiciary1/20/2026

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