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MS SB2907
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates civil liability for disclosing intimate visual material without consent if the material was obtained under circumstances where the depicted person had a reasonable expectation of privacy, causes harm, and reveals the person's identity.
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Establishes criminal offense of unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material with penalties of up to $4,000 in fines and up to one year in jail.
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Allows prevailing civil claimants to recover actual damages including mental anguish, court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, and may recover exemplary damages.
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Courts may issue temporary or permanent injunctions to prevent disclosure or promotion and award $1,000 per willful violation or $500 per non-willful violation of such orders.
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Provides affirmative defenses for lawful law enforcement, medical treatment, reporting unlawful activity, legal proceedings, and interactive computer services not responsible for third-party content.
Legislative Description
Intimate visual material; create civil and criminal liability for unlawful disclosure or promotion of.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/28/2017