United States of America: Bill amending Arizona Revised Statutes to include provisions on sexual exploitation of minors (HB 2678) was passed by Arizona House of Representatives

On 20 February 2025, the Arizona House of Representatives passed a bill amending Section 13-3551 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which pertains to the sexual exploitation of children. The Bill would expand the legal definition of a "minor" to include visual depictions that are indistinguishable from an actual minor, meaning a person viewing the depiction would reasonably conclude it portrays a real child. The amendment would incorporate provisions concerning AI-generated or digitally altered depictions, ensuring their compliance with existing legislation pertaining to sexual exploitation of minors. The definition encompasses images created or modified through the utilisation of computer software, artificial intelligence (AI), or other digital editing tools.