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AZ SB1295: An Act amending section 13-2006, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to forgery.

Enacted Arizona · 2025 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

SB1295 · where it stands

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  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Date not recorded
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In one paragraph

Arizona's SB 1295 (Laws 2025, Ch. 184) adds a new form of criminal impersonation to A.R.S. 13-2006: using a computer-generated voice recording, image or video of another person with intent to defraud others. It is a class 5 felony, one level above the other impersonation offenses. "Defraud" means a false statement or omission of a material fact made to deceive and obtain a benefit. Parody, artistic works and content where it is clear to a reasonable listener or viewer that it was digitally manipulated are excluded.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Voice-clone and deepfake scams targeting Arizonans are a felony; businesses can refer AI impersonation fraud for prosecution.

Key provisions

  1. A.R.S. 13-2006(A)(4): using a computer-generated voice recording, image or video of another person with intent to defraud is criminal impersonation
  2. Class 5 felony (other forms of criminal impersonation are class 6 felonies)
  3. Defines "defraud" as a false statement or omission of a material fact made to deceive and gain a benefit
  4. Excludes parody and artistic works, and content where it is clear to a reasonable listener or viewer that it was digitally manipulated

Latest legislative action

May 13, 2025. Chapter 184, Laws 2025 (approved by the Governor May 13, 2025; filed with the Secretary of State May 13, 2025)

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI Deepfakes

Affected industries

TechnologyFinanceConsumer Protection

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