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MI SB0924

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Steven Bieda

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits posting sexually explicit photographs, drawings, or other visual images of another person on the internet with intent to frighten, intimidate, or harass.

  • 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.

  • Exempts interactive computer services and information/telecommunications services from liability for content provided by third parties.

  • Provides affirmative defense if the person took all reasonable steps to remove the image immediately upon written request.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice6/4/2014
Judiciary5/1/2014

Full Bill Text

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