SB 1462
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-seventh Legislature
First Regular Session
Senate: JUDE DPA 4-2-0-0 | 3
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Read 28-0-0-2
House: JUD DP 8-1-0-0
SB 1462: computer-generated pictorial representations; unlawful disclosure
Sponsor: Senator Mesnard, LD 13
Caucus & COW
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)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note