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MI HB4535
Bill
Status
5/9/2023
Primary Sponsor
Lori Stone
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AI Summary
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Creates a misdemeanor offense for individuals 18 years or older who knowingly transmit sexually explicit videos or images to another adult without consent or after being expressly forbidden, punishable by a fine of up to $500.00
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Allows recipients of non-consensual sexually explicit material to bring civil lawsuits for injunctions, actual damages (including emotional distress), or other appropriate relief
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Prevailing civil plaintiffs may recover actual damages or $500.00 (whichever is greater) plus reasonable attorney fees and costs
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Defines "sexually explicit video or image" as material depicting nudity, erotic fondling, sexual intercourse, or sadomasochistic abuse
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Effective 90 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Crimes: obscenity; electronic transmission of unsolicited and nonconsensual sexually explicit material; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 335b.
Crimes: other
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/09/2023
5/10/2023