HB 2394 (Laws 2024, Ch. 193) — Arizona digital impersonation: declaratory relief

Summary

Arizona HB 2394 (Laws 2024, Chapter 193) lets a candidate for public or party office, or any Arizona citizen, sue over a "digital impersonation" (realistic synthetic media) of themselves that was published without consent. The main remedy is preliminary and permanent declaratory relief that the media is a digital impersonation; injunctive relief and damages are available only where further elements are proven, such as sexual depictions. Actions must be brought within two years. The governor approved the act on May 21, 2024, as an emergency measure, operative immediately; the new section applies from 14 days after its effective date (June 4, 2024).

Key dates

1. May 21, 2024Enacted
2. October 16, 2026Checked against sources
3. October 21, 2026Checked against sources

Developments are added when the record is reviewed. Next review: October 16, 2027.

Evidence

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1. APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR MAY 21, 2024. FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 21, 2024.

   Supports: Approval and filing date

   public peace, health or safety and is operative immediately as provided by

   Supports: Emergency clause: operative immediately

   P. THIS SECTION APPLIES FOURTEEN DAYS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF

   Supports: Section applies 14 days after the effective date

   IMPERSONATION MAY OBTAIN INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AND DAMAGES ONLY IF THE

   Supports: Injunctive relief and damages limited to additional elements

   Laws 2024, Chapter 193 (HB 2394) Arizona State Legislature Primary source