AZ HB2004

Creates new offense of online impersonation under Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-2012, making it illegal to use another person's name or persona on social networking sites or internet websites without consent with intent to harm, defraud, intimidate or threaten.

Establishes online impersonation via social networking sites as a class 5 felony and online impersonation via email, instant message, or text message as a class 1 misdemeanor, except escalates to class 5 felony if intended to solicit emergency personnel response.

Provides defense for employees of commercial social networking sites, internet service providers, interactive computer services, telecommunications providers, and video or cable service providers.

Defines key terms including "commercial social networking site," "telecommunications provider," and "video service provider" for purposes of the statute.

Allows prosecution under this section, other applicable laws, or both when conduct violates multiple statutes.