SB1078 amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-2006, focusing on criminal impersonation. The bill introduces a new provision that classifies the use of computer-generated voice recordings, images, or videos of another person with the intent to defraud or harass as a class 5 felony. It defines "defraud" as making a false representation or material omission to deceive another person to gain a benefit, and "harass" as per the existing definition in section 13-2921.

Additionally, the bill provides exemptions for comedy, parody, artistic expression, criticism, or any situation where it is clear to a reasonable listener or viewer that the content has been digitally manipulated and is not intended to be fraudulent. It also reduces the penalty for other forms of criminal impersonation, previously classified as a class 6 felony, to a class 1 misdemeanor. The bill makes technical changes and is set to become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-2006
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-2006
House Engrossed Version: 13-2006