Arizona Digital Impersonation Law (HB 2394, 2024)
Arizona · 2024 Ariz. Sess. Laws (HB 2394); A.R.S. § 13-2006
Any Arizona citizen or candidate can go to court to stop the unconsented publication of a digital impersonation of themselves, and using AI-generated images, voice, or video of another person with intent to defraud or harass is a felony. Passed 57-0.
Technical detail
2024 Ariz. HB 2394, eff. May 21, 2024: amends A.R.S. § 13-2006 (criminal impersonation) to cover AI-generated deceptive impersonation; creates a civil injunctive-relief action for unconsented published digital impersonations.
Who is protected: Any Arizona citizen or candidate whose digital likeness is impersonated
Who must comply: Anyone publishing digital impersonations without consent or adequate disclosure
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Arizona |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2024-05-21 |
| Enacted | 2024-05-21 |
| Citation | 2024 Ariz. Sess. Laws (HB 2394); A.R.S. § 13-2006 |
| Enforced by | Private civil action; county attorneys (criminal) |
| Private right of action | Yes — individuals can sue |
| Penalties | Civil injunctive relief and damages; felony for fraudulent/harassing AI impersonation |
| Topics | deepfakes · AI-generated images · election deepfakes · consumer protection |
| Last verified | 2026-06-12 |
| Official source | Arizona HB 2394 (56th Leg., 2nd Reg. Sess.) ↗ |
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