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SC H3035

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kambrell Garvin

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new criminal offense for disseminating or selling sexually explicit images, videos, or digital files depicting another person in a state of sexually explicit nudity without authorization

  • Applies when the person knows or should know they lack license or privilege to share the material, and the depicted person suffers emotional distress or embarrassment

  • Exempts dissemination done for a "clear public purpose"

  • Violation is classified as a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $1,000 or imprisonment up to one year

  • Adds Section 16-15-260 to South Carolina's existing obscenity and pornography laws under Title 16, Chapter 15

Legislative Description

Unlawful dissemination of sexually explicit materials

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Brittain

4/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2024

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