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AZ HB2103
Bill
Status
1/13/2020
Primary Sponsor
John Allen
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 12-541 to add an exception for defamation actions involving internet publications.
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Establishes that for libel or slander cases published on the internet, the cause of action accrues each day after initial publication until the original publication is removed from the internet.
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Overrides the standard one-year statute of limitations accrual rules specifically for internet-based defamation cases, potentially extending the time period to bring a lawsuit.
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Maintains the existing one-year limitation period for traditional (non-internet) libel and slander actions.
Legislative Description
Defamation action; internet publications; accrual.
Courts And Civil Proceedings - Title 12
Last Action
House JUD Committee action: Held, voting: (0-0-0-0-0-0)
2/12/2020