SB 1462: computer-generated pictorial representations; unlawful disclosure - Arizona

Senate Engrossed Version → Chaptered Version · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was finalized and approved by the Governor, changing the status from a Senate draft to an enacted Chapter. Substantive changes include redefining 'realistic pictorial representation' to explicitly cover images created to look like actual nudity or sexual acts that did not occur, and clarifying that privacy rights apply even if an image is sent electronically unless the person created the fake image themselves.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly include 'realistic pictorial representations' (deepfakes) as images protected under the privacy statute, whereas the previous version focused primarily on computer-generated images.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'image' was updated to include 'realistic pictorial representation' alongside traditional photos and videos.

A new definition for 'realistic pictorial representation' was added, specifically covering images created to reasonably appear to be actual nudity or sexual activities that did not actually occur.

New definitions were added for 'disclose' and 'disclosed by electronic means' to clarify distribution methods.

ELIGIBILITY

The privacy exception was modified to state that sending an image electronically does not remove privacy rights unless the depicted person created or modified the realistic pictorial representation.

TIMELINE

The bill was formally enacted with an approval date of May 2, 2025, and filed with the Secretary of State.

House Engrossed Version → Senate Engrossed Version · 4 edits · Apr 29, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was amended to replace the term 'realistic pictorial representation' with 'computer-generated pictorial representation' throughout the text. This change clarifies that the law specifically targets images created or modified using computer software, artificial intelligence, or digital editing tools rather than traditional photography or video. The amendment also adds a public interest exception for scientific, educational, news, or public concern purposes.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed from covering any realistic-looking image to specifically covering computer-generated images, while maintaining the same public interest exceptions.

DEFINITION

Replaced 'realistic pictorial representation' with 'computer-generated pictorial representation' to specify that the law applies to AI or digitally edited images rather than traditional photography.

Added a new definition for 'computer-generated pictorial representation' that includes images appearing real but created with digital tools, with public interest exceptions.

Removed the old definition of 'realistic pictorial representation' which described images created to appear as actual images of people in nudity or sexual activities.

REQUIREMENT

Updated privacy expectation language to apply to computer-generated images rather than realistic pictorial representations.

Introduced Version → House Engrossed Version · 4 edits · Apr 29, 2025

MODERATE

The bill adds protections against the unlawful disclosure of computer-generated images that realistically depict nudity or sexual activities. It creates a new exemption for these images when they are realistic pictorial representations, meaning the law now specifically addresses deepfakes and similar technology. The amendment also clarifies that the law does not apply to images made in the public interest, including scientific, educational, news, or public concern contexts.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to explicitly include computer-generated pictorial representations and realistic pictorial representations as protected images, while adding exemptions for public interest uses.

DEFINITION

Added definition of 'realistic pictorial representation' to cover images created or modified to appear as actual images of identifiable people in states of nudity or engaged in sexual activities that did not actually occur

Added exemption for images made in the public interest, including scientific or educational activities, news-worthy events, or issues of public concern

ELIGIBILITY

Modified the privacy expectation clause to exclude realistic pictorial representations created or modified by the depicted person from the unlawful disclosure prohibition

ENFORCEMENT

Modified penalty provisions to include realistic pictorial representations as a circumstance where a threat to disclose constitutes a class 1 misdemeanor rather than a class 4 felony

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