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AZ HB2191

Bill

Status

Passed

4/1/2019

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Payne

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fourth Legislature - First Regular Session (2019)

AI Summary

  • Establishes that mugshot website operators publishing criminal justice records for commercial purposes are transacting business in Arizona.

  • Prohibits mugshot website operators from soliciting business or requiring payment in exchange for removing or revising published criminal justice records.

  • Creates a civil cause of action for subject individuals who suffer pecuniary loss or adverse effects from violations, with minimum damages of $100/day for first 30 days, $200/day for next 30 days, and $500/day thereafter.

  • Exempts news organizations and their representatives from restrictions when gathering, publishing or broadcasting information for news-related purposes.

  • Exempts licensed attorneys, private investigators, and registered process servers when activities relate to current or anticipated criminal or civil proceedings.

Legislative Description

Prohibited uses; criminal justice records

Criminal Records

Last Action

Chapter 42

4/1/2019

Full Bill Text

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