MS SB2528

Creates civil liability for intentionally disclosing intimate visual material without consent if the material was obtained under circumstances where the depicted person had a reasonable expectation of privacy and the disclosure reveals the person's identity.

Establishes criminal offense under Section 97-29-67 for unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material without effective consent, with penalties up to $4,000 fine and one year jail time.

Allows prevailing civil claimants to recover actual damages including mental anguish, court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, and potentially exemplary damages.

Permits courts to issue temporary restraining orders or injunctions preventing disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material, with statutory damages of $1,000 per willful violation or $500 per non-willful violation.

Creates youth court jurisdiction over minors engaging in "sexting" as a delinquent act, with affirmative defenses available and enhanced felony penalties when the depicted minor is 3+ years younger, force/coercion is used, or the minor has prior adjudications.