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AZ HB2678: An Act amending sections 13-705 and 13-3551, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to sexual exploitation of children.

Enacted Arizona · 2025 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

HB2678 · where it stands

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In one paragraph

Arizona's HB 2678 (Laws 2025, Ch. 174) amends the definitions used for sexual exploitation of a minor (A.R.S. 13-3551). "Visual depiction" now covers images created or modified by computer software, artificial intelligence or other digital editing tools, and "minor" includes a depiction indistinguishable from an actual minor (one a viewer would reasonably conclude shows a real minor). Under A.R.S. 13-705, such offenses are dangerous crimes against children when the depiction is indistinguishable from an actual minor under 15.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

AI-generated sexual images that look like real minors carry the same criminal exposure as images of actual children in Arizona.

Key provisions

  1. A.R.S. 13-3551: "visual depiction" includes an image created or modified by means of computer software, artificial intelligence or other digital editing tools
  2. "Minor" includes a visual depiction that is indistinguishable from an actual minor
  3. Defines "indistinguishable": a depiction a viewer would reasonably conclude is of an actual minor
  4. A.R.S. 13-705: commercial sexual exploitation and sexual exploitation of a minor are dangerous crimes against children when the depiction is indistinguishable from an actual minor under 15

Latest legislative action

May 12, 2025. Chapter 174, Laws 2025 (approved by the Governor May 12, 2025; filed with the Secretary of State May 12, 2025)

Topics and industries

Affected industries

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