Arizona HB 2133 — Sexual Material; Consent; Synthetic Depiction (Vetoed)

Arizona HB 2133 would have amended the state's existing unlawful-image-disclosure statute to include 'synthetic depictions' — AI-generated images of nudity or sexual activity — and would have required websites hosting sexual material to verify that each depicted person consented and was of legal age. The Senate approved a reconciled conference bill 16-12 on June 9, 2026 and the House passed 35-20. Gov. Hobbs vetoed it on June 19, writing that the bill had 'a chilling effect on free speech' and would violate First Amendment rights to engage in satirical discourse about elected officials, and that existing Arizona law and the federal TAKE IT DOWN Act already address AI-generated revenge porn.

Technical detail

HB 2133, 57th Leg., 2d Reg. Sess. (2026) amended the unlawful-sexual-image-disclosure statute to cover 'synthetic depictions' (AI-generated imagery) and imposed age/consent verification obligations on hosting platforms. Conference bill approved by Senate 16-12 and House 35-20 on June 9, 2026; transmitted to Governor June 12. Hobbs vetoed June 19, citing First Amendment concerns over satirical speech about public officials and preemption by existing state law plus the federal TAKE IT DOWN Act. One of three AI bills vetoed the same day (HB 2311, HB 2592, HB 2133).

Who is protected: Individuals depicted in AI-generated sexual imagery without their consent, including minors, who would have been protected by age-verification and consent-verification requirements on hosting platforms.

Who must comply: Websites hosting sexual material, which would have been required to verify depicted persons' age and consent before publication, including for AI-generated synthetic depictions.

Key facts

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