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This bill addresses the significant problem of "revenge porn" and the non-consensual sharing of private intimate images, which can devastate victims emotionally, financially, and reputationally. Currently, laws dealing with this issue vary widely from state to state, creating a patchwork of protections and making it difficult to prosecute offenders, especially when images are shared across state lines or internationally online.
If this bill becomes law, it would create a consistent, nationwide federal standard, providing a clearer path to justice for victims and a stronger deterrent for offenders. Without this federal law, victims would continue to rely on inconsistent state laws, which may not always cover the full scope of online distribution or offer adequate legal remedies. It also expands protections for minors against non-sexually explicit nude image sharing with harmful intent.
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This bill addresses the significant problem of "revenge porn" and the non-consensual sharing of private intimate images, which can devastate victims emotionally, financially, and reputationally. Currently, laws dealing with this issue vary widely from state to state, creating a patchwork of protections and making it difficult to prosecute offenders, especially when images are shared across state lines or internationally online.
If this bill becomes law, it would create a consistent, nationwide federal standard, providing a clearer path to justice for victims and a stronger deterrent for offenders. Without this federal law, victims would continue to rely on inconsistent state laws, which may not always cover the full scope of online distribution or offer adequate legal remedies. It also expands protections for minors against non-sexually explicit nude image sharing with harmful intent.
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| TYPE | AMOUNT | WHO |
|---|---|---|
| criminal | fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 3 years, or both | Any person who violates subsection (b)(2) involving visual depictions of nude minors |
| criminal | fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both | Any person who violates subsection (b)(1) involving intimate visual depictions of adults |
| criminal | forfeiture of any material distributed, property derived from proceeds, and property used to commit the violation | Any person convicted of a violation involving intimate visual depictions or visual depictions of a nude minor |
| criminal | restitution | Any person convicted of a violation |