SB 1462 (Laws 2025, Ch. 106) — Arizona unlawful disclosure of intimate images extended to realistic AI depictions (A.R.S. § 13-1425)

Summary

Arizona SB 1462 (Laws 2025, Chapter 106) amends A.R.S. section 13-1425, the offense of unlawfully disclosing intimate images, so that an "image" includes a realistic pictorial representation: an image created or modified to reasonably appear to be an actual image of an identifiable person nude or engaged in sexual activity that did not occur. Disclosing such a representation with intent to harm, harass, intimidate, threaten or coerce is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Images made in the public interest are excluded. Approved May 2, 2025; effective on the session's general effective date, September 26, 2025.

Key dates

1. May 2, 2025Enacted
2. September 26, 2025Takes effect
3. October 16, 2026Checked against sources
4. October 21, 2026Checked against sources

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

Evidence

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1. Class 1 misdemeanor if a person threatens to disclose but does not disclose an image that if disclosed would be a violation of this section or if the image is a realistic pictorial representation

   Supports: Penalty for realistic pictorial representations

   that is created or modified to reasonably appear to be an ACTUAL image of an identifiable person depicted in a state of nudity or engaged in specific sexual activities that did not actually occur

   Supports: Definition of realistic pictorial representation

   APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR MAY 2, 2025.

   Supports: Approval date

   Laws 2025, Chapter 106 (SB 1462) Arizona State Legislature Primary source

2. 2025 Fifty-seventh Legislature – First Regular Session 09-26-2025

   Supports: General effective date for 2025 session laws

   General Effective Dates Arizona State Legislature Primary source