SB 1567 — sexually explicit materials; government; prohibition
Last action — House Placed on Consent Calendar
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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
58 added · 64 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent changes to Bill SB 1567 clarify the state's stance on exposing minors to sexually explicit materials by adding specific guidelines. Now, individuals hired by state agencies must sign a form confirming they understand these prohibitions. Additionally, the definition section previously included specific terms about sexual conduct and excitement has been removed, simplifying the language used. These adjustments emphasize the importance of protecting minors while streamlining the bill's focus.
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
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THIS STATE OR A STATE AGENCY, CITY, TOWN, COUNTY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE SHALL REQUIRE ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO IS HIRED AS AN EMPLOYEE OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR OF THIS STATE OR THE STATE AGENCY, CITY, TOWN, COUNTY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE ON OR AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION TO SIGN A FORM ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THE INDIVIDUAL HAS READ THIS SECTION ON THE DATE THAT THE INDIVIDUAL IS HIRED.]HIRED. [D.] [E.] FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION:
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THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIALS THAT MAY BE DISPLAYED, PRESENTED OR DISCUSSED IN CONNECTION WITH A COURT PROCEEDING WHEN A MINOR HAS A LEGAL RIGHT OR OBLIGATION TO BE PRESENT AT THE PROCEEDING.
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FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION:
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Implementation [ThisThis state or a state agency, city, town, county or political subdivision of this state shall require each individual who is employed as an employee or independent contractor of this state or the state agency, city, town, county or political subdivision of this state on the effective date of this act to sign a form acknowledging that the individual has read section 38-452, Arizona Revised Statutes, as added by this act.]>>act. Enroll and engross to conform Amend title to conform JAKE HOFFMAN 1567HOFFMAN.docx 02/04/2026 05:11 PM C:
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View plain text versions (4)
- Engrossed Senate Engrossed Version (02/24/2026) Current pdf
- SENATE - Government View text pdf
- Amended SENATE - Hoffman flr amend (ref GOV) adopted pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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House Placed on Consent Calendar
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DP
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
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Transmit to House
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PASSED
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DPA
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DPA
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
Sponsors
- Jake Hoffman · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 11 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Jake Hoffman Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (92)
92 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 92 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 16 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 53% | 37% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Analise Ortiz | Democrat | Nay |
| Brian Fernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Nay |
| Denise “Mitzi” Epstein | Democrat | Nay |
| Eva Diaz | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Flavio Bravo | Democrat | Nay |
| Kiana Sears | Democrat | Nay |
| Lauren Kuby | Democrat | Nay |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Nay |
| Priya Sundareshan | Democrat | Nay |
| Rosanna Gabaldón | Democrat | Nay |
| Sally Ann Gonzales | Democrat | Nay |
| Theresa Hatathlie | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Carine Werner | Republican | Yea |
| David C. Farnsworth | Republican | Yea |
| David Gowan | Republican | Yea |
| Frank Carroll | Republican | Yea |
| Hildy Angius | Republican | Yea |
| J.D. Mesnard | Republican | Yea |
| Jake Hoffman | Republican | Yea |
| Janae Shamp | Republican | Not Voting |
| John Kavanagh | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Payne | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Finchem | Republican | Yea |
| Shawnna Bolick | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas "T.J." Shope | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy "Tim" Dunn | Republican | Yea |
| Venden "Vince" Leach | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Rogers | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1567?
- SB 1567 is sponsored by Jake Hoffman (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 1567?
- This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.
- Where can I track SB 1567?
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