AZ Election Deepfake Disclosure Law
Arizona Election Synthetic Media Disclosure Law (SB 1359, 2024)
Arizona · 2024 Ariz. Sess. Laws (SB 1359); A.R.S. tit. 16
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- May 29, 2024
- Applies to
- Creators/distributors of AI synthetic media in paid election communications
- Enforced by
- Civil actions; Arizona Secretary of State
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.
Who is protected: Arizona voters and candidates
Legal 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.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Arizona |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | May 29, 2024 |
| Citation | 2024 Ariz. Sess. Laws (SB 1359); A.R.S. tit. 16 |
| 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 |
| Bill text | Arizona SB 1359 (56th Leg., 2nd Reg. Sess.) |
More AI rules in Arizona
- AZ HB 2175 (AI Insurance Denial — Physician Review) · In effect
- AZ Ct. App. — AI fake citations sanctionable regardless of intent · In effect
- Arizona HB 2311 AI chatbot safety for minors — vetoed 2026 · Vetoed
- Arizona HB 2592 AI state agencies — vetoed 2026 · Vetoed
- Arizona HB 2133 deepfake sexual content — vetoed 2026 · Vetoed
- Arizona HB 2678 — AI-generated CSAM criminalized · In effect
Related election deepfakes rules elsewhere
- MI SOS Deepfake Election Policy · In effect
- FCC Lingo Telecom Biden deepfake fine · In effect
- AK SB 177 — AI deepfakes / cybersecurity / data privacy (dead, 2024) · Expired
- AK HB 358 — deepfake defamation / electioneering (dead, 2024) · Expired
- Butte-Silver Bow data center initiative ballot litigation (2026) · Blocked / in litigation
- TCPA (AI voice calls) · In effect
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