summary
Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Passed
Dead
06/14/2026
06/14/2026
Introduced Session
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT amending title 18, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding chapter 8; relating to information technology.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new chapter in Arizona law concerning artificial intelligence, specifically creating a provision that grants privileged communication status to interactions between individuals and artificial intelligence (AI) systems. This means that if a person communicates with an AI in a way that would be considered confidential and protected by law if they were speaking to a human professional, such as a lawyer or doctor, then that communication with the AI will also be considered privileged and cannot be compelled to be disclosed. The bill aims to extend existing protections for confidential communications to the evolving landscape of AI interactions.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Alexander Kolodin (R)*,
Joseph Chaplik (R),
Janeen Connolly (D),
Laurin Hendrix (R),
Justin Wilmeth (R),
Last Action
Senate JUDE Committee action: Held, voting: (0-0-0-0) (on 03/11/2026)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
Space, Science, Technology, and Communications
- ‐ Internet and Computer Issues
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84173 | 01/14/2026 |
| Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 03/09/2026 JUDE | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/540075 | 03/09/2026 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 03/02/2026 House Engrossed | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/539315 | 03/03/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2410h.htm | 02/20/2026 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/13/2026 Caucus & COW | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537206 | 02/14/2026 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/10/2026 Artificial Intelligence & Innovation | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/536839 | 02/12/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2410p.htm | 01/14/2026 |
Loading...