In effect
Limited protection
Arizona Election Synthetic Media Disclosure Law (SB 1359, 2024)
Arizona · 2024 Ariz. Sess. Laws (SB 1359); A.R.S. tit. 16
Arizona requires creators and sponsors of AI-generated synthetic media in election communications to include a clear disclosure within 90 days before an election. News, satire, and parody are exempt; candidates can seek injunctions.
Technical detail
2024 Ariz. SB 1359: AI-content disclosure on qualifying deepfake election communications within 90 days of an election; civil penalties $10/day (first 15 days), $25/day thereafter; injunctive relief.
Who is protected: Arizona voters and candidates
Who must comply: Creators/distributors of AI synthetic media in paid election communications
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Arizona |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2024-05-29 |
| Enacted | 2024-05-29 |
| Citation | 2024 Ariz. Sess. Laws (SB 1359); A.R.S. tit. 16 |
| Enforced by | Civil actions; Arizona Secretary of State |
| Private right of action | Yes — individuals can sue |
| Penalties | Civil penalties $10–$25/day; injunctive relief |
| Topics | election deepfakes · deepfakes · AI disclosure and transparency · AI-generated images |
| Last verified | 2026-06-12 |
| Official source | Arizona SB 1359 (56th Leg., 2nd Reg. Sess.) ↗ |
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