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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, Second Regular Session
artificial intelligence; privileged communications
Purpose
Establishes that a person's communication with artificial intelligence is considered to be privileged if the communication would have been privileged had it taken place with a human professional.
Background
Statute deems
that certain communications between individuals are considered privileged
communications and are therefore not subject to public disclosure without
consent, unless specific exemptions apply. Privileged communications include:
1) communications between an attorney and a client, including legal advice
given in the course of professional employment;
2) communications between a doctor and a patient regarding any physical or
mental disease or disorder; 3) communications between a clergyman or priest and
a penitent making a confession; and 4) communications between a behavioral
health professional and a client, unless the client's condition indicates a
clear and imminent danger to self or others (A.R.S. §§ 12-2233;
12-2234;
12-2235;
and 32-3283).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Establishes that a person's communication with artificial intelligence is privileged if the person would have been entitled to privileged communication had the person sought the advice from a human professional.
2. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
House Action
AII 2/12/26 DP 6-0-1-0
3rd Read 2/23/26 53-4-3
Prepared by Senate Research
March 5, 2026
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