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AZ HB2900
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Khyl Powell
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AI Summary
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Prohibits commercial entities from knowingly producing, publishing, selling, or commercially distributing pornography in Arizona, including through websites accessible in the state
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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
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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
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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
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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