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AZ HB2900

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Khyl Powell

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits commercial entities from knowingly producing, publishing, selling, or commercially distributing pornography in Arizona, including through websites accessible in the state

  • Exempts private individuals from civil liability for personal possession or viewing of pornography, and protects bona fide news organizations and internet service providers from liability

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to bring civil enforcement actions, with civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day of violation or $10,000 per instance of distribution

  • Allows private citizens to bring enforcement actions on behalf of the state if the Attorney General declines to file a claim, with a 120-day window for the Attorney General to intervene

  • Defines "pornography" as visual depictions that appeal to prurient interest, lack serious literary/artistic/political/scientific value, and depict sexual acts with intent to arouse

Legislative Description

Pornography; distribution; requirements; attorney general

Last Action

House read second time

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/21/2026
Commerce1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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