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AL SB57
Bill
Status
2/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
Clyde Chambliss
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AI Summary
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Establishes the crime of voyeurism in the first degree as a Class C felony for photographing or filming intimate areas of another person without consent for sexual arousal purposes, whether in public or private places.
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Establishes the crime of voyeurism in the second degree as a Class A misdemeanor for intentionally photographing or filming intimate areas with intent to distribute or disseminate without consent.
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Defines "intimate areas" as body portions traditionally covered by undergarments including genitals, pubic areas, buttocks, and female breasts, whether or not covered by clothing.
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Exempts Department of Corrections and local jail personnel from the law when viewing, photographing, or filming for security purposes or misconduct investigations.
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Authorizes courts to order destruction of any photographs, films, digital images, videotapes, or recordings made in violation of the act; becomes effective the first day of the third month following passage.
Legislative Description
Voyeurism, crime created, criminalize the taking of a video or photo depicting intimate areas of a person without that person's consent, privacy, penalties
Voyeurism
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 15 Favorable from Judiciary
2/22/2018