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HB 2115

observing nude minor; sexual gratification

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Walt Blackman and 9 co-sponsors

Arizona criminalizes voyeuristic observation or recording of nude minors for sexual gratification, closing legal gaps in child protection law.

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Bill Summary · HB 2115

Legislative bill overview

HB 2115 creates criminal penalties for observing, viewing, or recording nude minors with intent to derive sexual gratification. The bill establishes this as a standalone offense separate from existing child exploitation statutes, criminalizing voyeuristic conduct targeting children.

Why is this important

This legislation addresses a gap in Arizona law by explicitly criminalizing voyeuristic behavior directed at minors—conduct that may not fit neatly under existing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or indecent exposure statutes. The law provides prosecutors with a direct tool to charge individuals who engage in non-contact sexual abuse or exploitation of children.

Potential points of contention

  • Definitional precision: The phrase "intent to derive sexual gratification" requires prosecutors to prove subjective intent, which can be challenging and may lead to inconsistent application across cases
  • Privacy and surveillance concerns: The law's scope regarding recording (including through digital means) raises questions about how it intersects with broader surveillance and technology privacy issues
  • Sentencing structure: Without access to the full bill text, stakeholders may debate whether penalties are proportionate and how this offense ranks relative to other child exploitation crimes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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