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AI Summary
This bill makes it illegal to disseminate deepfake recordings or images without consent, classifying violations as felonies with specific exemptions and conditions.
Business Impact
If you create or share deepfake content in Arizona, you must ensure consent from depicted individuals or face felony charges.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
Senate Bill 1336 aims to regulate the dissemination of deepfake recordings and images, particularly those depicting intimate parts or sexual acts. It establishes clear penalties for violations, including felony charges, while exempting interactive computer services from liability for third-party content. This legislation is significant for content creators and platforms sharing such media.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits dissemination of deepfake images without consent.
- Classifies violations as a class 6 felony, escalating to class 4 under certain conditions.
- Exempts interactive computer services from liability for third-party content.
- Defines key terms such as 'harass', 'intimate parts', 'personal information', 'sexual act', 'sexual contact', 'sexual penetration', 'social media', and 'synthetic media'.
Latest Legislative Action
Governor Vetoed
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 20)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| David Gowan R | Primary |
| Frank Carroll R | Primary |
| Heather Carter | Primary |
| Janae Shamp R | Primary |
| Juan Mendez | Primary |
Roll Call Votes
Passed ·
May 22, 2024
17 Yea
9 Nay
4 Other
Passed ✓
Passed ·
May 15, 2024
40 Yea
17 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
Passed ·
Mar 11, 2024
21 Yea
7 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
Amendments (2)
HOUSE - Judiciary
Adopted
2024-03-20
HOUSE - Judiciary
Pending
2024-03-19
Compliance Checklist
Obtain consent from individuals depicted in deepfake content before dissemination.
Who: Content creators and distributors.
Penalty: Class 6 felony for violations.
Who: Content creators and distributors.
Penalty: Class 6 felony for violations.
Ensure that deepfake content does not depict intimate parts or sexual acts without consent.
Who: Content creators and distributors.
Penalty: Class 6 felony, escalated to class 4 under specific conditions.
Who: Content creators and distributors.
Penalty: Class 6 felony, escalated to class 4 under specific conditions.
Full Legal Analysis
Senate Bill 1336 prohibits the intentional dissemination of deepfake recordings or images that depict intimate parts or sexual acts without the consent of the individual depicted. It establishes that a violation is a class 6 felony, escalating to a class 4 felony under conditions such as financial loss to the depicted individual, intent to profit from the dissemination, maintaining a website for dissemination, intent to harass, obtaining the deepfake through illegal means, or prior convictions. The bill includes exemptions for interactive computer services from liability for content created by another person. Key definitions include 'harass', 'intimate parts', 'personal information', 'sexual act', 'sexual contact', 'sexual penetration', 'social media', and 'synthetic media', which clarify the scope of the bill. This legislation aligns with similar laws in other states that seek to address the ethical implications of deepfake technology.
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