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MI SB0508

Bill

Status

Passed

4/27/2016

Primary Sponsor

Steven Bieda

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits intentionally disseminating sexually explicit visual material of another person with intent to threaten, coerce, or intimidate if the person is at least 18 years old and identifiable from the material.

  • Requires that the material was obtained under circumstances where a reasonable person would understand it was to remain private and the person knows or reasonably should know the other person did not consent to dissemination.

  • Exempts interactive computer services, telecommunications providers, news reporting, artistic and expressive works, and law enforcement officers acting in official capacity from the prohibition.

  • Violation is a criminal offense with penalties provided in section 145f of Michigan Compiled Law.

  • Effective July 25, 2016.

Legislative Description

Crimes; other; intentional posting of sexually explicit visual material of another person without consent; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 145e.

Crimes: other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0089'16 With Immediate Effect

4/27/2016

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice12/9/2015
Judiciary9/24/2015

Full Bill Text

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