Arizona’s Republican-led House gave final approval to a bill making it a felony crime to possess, import, or traffic in sex dolls that resemble infants or children.
House Bill 2169 received solid bipartisan support before passing 58-0 in the third and final reading on May 15.
The bill will be sent to Democrat Gov. Katie Hobbs for her signature or veto.
The law would take effect immediately with the governor’s approval.
Arizona Rep. Quang Nguyen, a Republican, was the lead sponsor of the bill to establish new Class 4 felony criminal offenses for possession, trafficking, or importation of child sex dolls.
The legislation defines child sex dolls as objects anatomically resembling infants or children under 12 for sexual stimulation or gratification….