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MI SB0924
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits posting sexually explicit photographs, drawings, or other visual images of another person on the internet with intent to frighten, intimidate, or harass.
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Requires removal of sexually explicit images from the internet upon written request of the person depicted, regardless of whether the person originally consented to the posting unless they knowingly signed a release allowing the posting.
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Exempts interactive computer services and information/telecommunications services from liability for content provided by third parties.
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Provides affirmative defense if the person took all reasonable steps to remove the image immediately upon written request.
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Defines "sexually explicit" as displaying a person's genitalia, anus, or if female, nipples or areola; takes effect 90 days after enactment and is contingent upon Senate Bill 925 also being enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Crimes; other; posting of sexually explicit image of another person on internet with intent to frighten, intimidate, or harass; prohibit, and require removal of sexually explicit images under certain circumstances. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 145e. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0925'14
Communications, internet
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Criminal Justice
6/4/2014