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Fifty-seventh Legislature

First Regular Session

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SB 1462: computer-generated pictorial representations; unlawful disclosure

Sponsor: Senator Mesnard, LD 13

Committee on Judiciary

Overview

Amends the statute relating to the unlawful disclosure of explicit images to include computer-generated images within its scope.

History

It is a crime to intentionally disclose an image of another identifiable person who is either nude or engaged in specific sexual activities, if the person had a reasonable expectation of privacy and the disclosure is intended to harm, harass, intimidate, threaten or coerce that person. Exceptions exist for disclosures related to law enforcement, legal or medical purposes, voluntary public exposure, consent or when content is shared by third parties via certain online platforms. Violations are generally classified as a class 5 felony, but they may rise to a class 4 felony if done electronically or be reduced to a class 1 misdemeanor for threats to disclose without actually doing so (A.R.S. § 13-1425).

Provisions

1.   Adds that the reasonable expectation of privacy condition does not apply to images that are computer-generated pictorial representations. (Sec. 1)

2.   Defines computer-generated pictorial representation as an image that appears to depict an identifiable person but is digitally created or modified using software, AI or editing tools; the definition excludes images made in the public interest, such as for scientific, educational or journalistic purposes. (Sec. 1)

3.   Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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