communication service information; technical correction

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Quang Nguyen

Strengthens Class 6 felony penalties for unauthorized access to or disclosure of contents of wire or electronic communications by providers, staff, or recipients.

House First Reading.

Bill Summary: HB 2414 (Arizona, 57th-2nd Regular Session)

Purpose and intent

HB 2414, titled “communication service information; technical correction,” appears to address the confidentiality and disclosure of information within wire or electronic communications processed by a communications service provider. The bill makes clarifying or corrective changes to the statute governing divulging of communication service information and outlines criminal penalties for certain acts involving unauthorized access or disclosure.

Key provisions and changes

Amends Section 13-3006, Arizona Revised Statutes, to redefine and clarify offenses related to divulging the contents of wire or electronic communications.

Offense: A person commits a Class 6 felony if they intentionally and without lawful authority obtain knowledge of the contents of a wire or electronic communication by connivance with a communications service provider or its officer or employee.

Offense: A communications service provider, or an officer or employee of such a provider, commits a Class 6 felony if they intentionally divulge the contents or nature of a wire or electronic communication entrusted to the provider for transmission or delivery to anyone other than the intended recipient, except with the sender’s or intended recipient’s permission, or in circumstances covered by existing exemptions (referenced as section 13-3012).

The provision clarifies that disclosures outside the intended recipient or permitted exemptions constitute Class 6 felonies, reinforcing confidentiality obligations for communications processed by providers.

Who is affected

Individuals who obtain or attempt to obtain the contents of communications through collaboration with a provider or its staff (potentially affiliates or conspirators).

Communications service providers and their officers or employees who handle or transmit wire or electronic communications, as well as any personnel authorized to deal with the contents.

Recipients and third parties who might receive disclosed information without authorization (outside the permitted exemptions).

Procedural and timeline aspects

The bill’s action history shows a House First Reading as of 2026-06-13.

A co-sponsor is listed: Quang Nguyen.

The text references existing statutory exemptions (section 13-3012) for certain disclosures, indicating continuity with current law while tightening or correcting language to enforce confidentiality.

Practical impact and considerations

Strengthens penalties (Class 6 felony) for unauthorized access to or disclosure of the contents of wire or electronic communications.

Clarifies responsibilities of providers and their employees regarding the handling and disclosure of such communications.

Could affect how providers train staff and implement internal controls to prevent improper access or release of communications content.

May influence prosecutorial charge decisions by codifying specific acts as felonies when done without lawful authority or in violation of confidentiality protections.

Note: The summary reflects the bill’s stated text and action history available. If adopted, the bill would modify criminal liabilities related to divulging or obtaining communication contents and clarifies exceptions and responsibilities under Arizona law.