This bill proposes updates to section 13-2006 of the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding forgery. It introduces a new provision that criminalizes the use of a computer-generated voice recording, image, or video of another person with the intent to defraud or harass others. The bill clarifies definitions for "defraud" and "harass," and specifies that certain forms of expression, such as comedy or parody, are not considered fraudulent if it is clear to a reasonable observer that the content has been digitally manipulated.
Additionally, the bill modifies the classification of criminal impersonation. It maintains the current penalties for impersonation under existing paragraphs but changes the classification for impersonation under the new paragraph 4 from a class 6 felony to a class 5 felony. This adjustment aims to strengthen the legal consequences for those who engage in fraudulent impersonation using digital means.