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AZ HB2001

Bill

Status

Passed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Javan Mesnard

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-second Legislature - Second Regular Session (2016)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-1425 to criminalize the non-consensual disclosure of images depicting nudity or specific sexual activities when the depicted person is identifiable and has a reasonable expectation of privacy.

  • Requires three conditions for violation: the person is depicted in nudity or sexual activities, the person has reasonable expectation of privacy, and the image is disclosed with intent to harm, harass, intimidate, threaten or coerce.

  • Establishes that sending an image to another person via electronic device does not automatically remove reasonable expectation of privacy.

  • Creates graduated penalties: Class 5 felony for violation, Class 4 felony if disclosed by electronic means, and Class 1 misdemeanor for threatening to disclose such images.

  • Excludes from prosecution reporting of unlawful conduct, lawful law enforcement activities, legal proceedings, medical treatment, voluntary exposure in public settings, and disclosures made with consent of the depicted person.

Legislative Description

Unlawful distribution of private images

Last Action

Chapter 6 E

3/11/2016

Full Bill Text

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