AZ AI Disclosures for Minors
Arizona Artificial Intelligence Service Disclosures and Requirements (HB 2311)
Establishes disclosure and safety requirements for conversational AI services interacting with minors, including crisis response protocols, anti-gamification measures, and prohibition on AI claiming professional mental health credentials.
Jurisdiction
Arizona
Enacted
Pending
Effective
TBD
Enforcement
Arizona Attorney General
Passed House 43-13 on February 24, 2026. In Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology committee as of March 17, 2026.
Arizona State LegislatureWhy It Matters
One of the most comprehensive state AI chatbot safety bills, addressing crisis detection, anti-gamification, professional credential misrepresentation, and minor-specific protections in a single framework.
Recent Developments
Passed House 43-13 with bipartisan support on February 24, 2026. Sponsor: Rep. Tony Rivero (R).
At a Glance
Applies to
Harms addressed
Who Must Comply
- Operators of conversational AI services
- AI chatbot providers serving minors
Obligations fall on:
Safety Provisions
- Persistent visible disclaimer that user is interacting with AI
- Session-start and every-3-hour disclosure for minors
- Mandatory crisis protocols for suicidal ideation and self-harm
- Referral to crisis services required
- Prohibition on generating sexual content involving minors
- Ban on false claims of sentience or emotional dependence
- Prohibition on simulating romantic/sexual relationships with minors
- Ban on reward systems designed to encourage increased participation
- Cannot falsely claim to provide professional mental health care
- Parental controls for minors (especially under 13)
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
Injunctions and civil penalties (amount not specified in available text)
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Focus Areas
Cite This
APA
Arizona. (n.d.). Arizona Artificial Intelligence Service Disclosures and Requirements (HB 2311).
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Last updated March 23, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.