STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona has enacted a new law requiring commercial pornography websites to verify a user’s age before granting access—marking a major win for families and a key step in keeping explicit content away from children.

HB2112, sponsored by State Representative Nick Kupper, passed both chambers with bipartisan support. The law holds adult websites accountable if they fail to use reasonable age verification methods that do not store or share personal information. It also allows parents to take legal action if their child accesses pornography because a company violated the law.

“Arizona families have had enough,” said Representative Kupper. “Hardcore pornography has been just one click away from kids for too long, and the companies behind it have looked the other way while cashing in. This law forces them to take responsibility and keeps minors off their platforms.”

This law doesn’t replace the need for parental controls, but it adds another layer of protection by holding websites responsible for who accesses their content. It also includes strict privacy safeguards to ensure that age verification data is not stored or shared.

The law advances a key priority of the House Republican Majority Plan: protecting parental rights. It gives families support in managing what their children are exposed to online, especially in a digital world with fewer safeguards than ever.

Companies that break the law could face civil penalties of up to $250,000 if a minor gains access to adult content due to a failure to verify age. Arizona joins over 20 other states with similar protections. The U.S. Supreme Court recently allowed Texas’s version of the law to take effect while legal challenges move forward.

“I’m proud Arizona is stepping up to hold these companies accountable,” Representative Kupper said. “Protecting children online shouldn’t be a partisan fight. With this law, Arizona is doing what many states have only talked about.”

Nick Kupper is a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives serving Legislative District 25 which includes portions of Maricopa, Yuma, and La Paz Counties. He also serves as Vice Chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee. Follow him on X at @realnickkupper.