Arizona 56th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

SB 1287 — sexually explicit materials; government; prohibition

Last action — DPA

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 56th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

19 added · 45 removed

Plain-language change summary

The proposed amendments to Bill SB 1287 change the focus from "materials" to "acts" regarding the exposure of minors to sexually explicit content. These changes clarify that the law pertains not only to physical materials but also to any actions that might expose minors to such content. Additionally, the bill has been reworded to specify that it applies to the state, state agencies, and local governments, along with their contractors. This matters because it broadens the scope of responsibility for preventing minors' exposure, ensuring a stronger legal framework to protect them from inappropriate content.

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REFERENCE TITLE:
Fifty-sixth Legislature Government Second Regular Session S.B.
sexually explicit materials;
1287 PROPOSED SENATE AMENDMENTS TO S.B.
government;
1287 (Reference to printed bill) Page 1, line 4, strike "materials" insert "acts" Line 5, strike ";definitions" Strike lines 6 through 9 Reletter to conform Lines 10 and 11, strike "A PERSON OR ENTITY PRESCRIBED BY SUBSECTION A OF THIS SECTION" insert "THIS STATE, A STATE AGENCY OR A CITY, TOWN, COUNTY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE OR ITS CONTRACTORS OR EMPLOYEES" Strike lines 15 through 28 Amend title to conform JAKE HOFFMAN 1287HOFFMAN.docx 02/02/2024 03:27 PM C:
prohibition State of Arizona Senate Fifty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session SB 1287 Introduced by Senators Hoffman:
AH
Wadsack;
Representatives Carter, Chaplik, Heap, Hendrix, Jones, McGarr, Parker B, Parker J AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 38, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 4, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 38-451;
RELATING TO SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIALS.
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - SB 1287 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1.
Title 38, chapter 3, article 4, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 38-451, to read:
38-451.
Sexually explicit materials;
prohibition;
violation;
classification;
definitions A.
THIS STATE, A STATE AGENCY OR A CITY, TOWN, COUNTY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE SHALL NOT EXPOSE MINORS TO SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIALS AND SHALL PROHIBIT ITS CONTRACTORS FROM EXPOSING MINORS TO SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIALS.
B.
A FACILITY OR PROPERTY OWNED, LEASED OR MANAGED BY A PERSON OR ENTITY PRESCRIBED BY SUBSECTION A OF THIS SECTION MAY NOT BE USED FOR FILMING OR FACILITATING SEXUALLY EXPLICIT ACTS.
C.
A PERSON THAT VIOLATES THIS SECTION IS GUILTY OF A CLASS 5 FELONY.
D.
FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION:
1.
"SEXUAL CONDUCT" MEANS ACTS OF MASTURBATION, SEXUAL INTERCOURSE OR PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH A PERSON'S CLOTHED OR UNCLOTHED GENITALS, PUBIC AREA OR BUTTOCKS OR THE FEMALE BREAST.
2.
"SEXUAL EXCITEMENT" MEANS THE CONDITION OF HUMAN MALE OR FEMALE GENITALS WHEN IN A STATE OF SEXUAL STIMULATION OR AROUSAL.
3.
"SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIALS" INCLUDES TEXTUAL, VISUAL OR AUDIO MATERIALS OR MATERIALS ACCESSED VIA ANY OTHER MEDIUM THAT DEPICT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
(a) SEXUAL CONDUCT.
(b) SEXUAL EXCITEMENT.
(c) ULTIMATE SEXUAL ACTS.
4.
"ULTIMATE SEXUAL ACTS" MEANS SEXUAL INTERCOURSE, VAGINAL OR ANAL, FELLATIO, CUNNILINGUS, BESTIALITY OR SODOMY.
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Action History

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  3. Senate First Reading

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1287?
SB 1287 is sponsored by Rachel Keshel (Republican), Laurin Hendrix (Republican), Joseph Chaplik, Neal Carter (Republican), Jake Hoffman (Republican), Justin Heap, Cory McGarr, Barbara Parker, Jacqueline Parker, and Justine Wadsack.
What is the current status of SB 1287?
This bill died with 56th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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