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SC H3057

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Wooten

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates new offense of "unlawful dissemination of sexually explicit materials" under Section 16-15-260 of the South Carolina Code

  • Prohibits disseminating or selling pictures, videos, digital files, or other visual depictions showing another person in sexually explicit nudity without authorization, when done without a clear public purpose

  • Requires that the person knew or should have known they lacked license or privilege to share the material, and that the depicted person suffered emotional distress or embarrassment

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

  • Takes effect upon Governor's approval

Legislative Description

Unlawful dissemination of sexually explicit materials

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: C.Mitchell, Rankin, Long, Oremus, Gibson, Lawson, Burns, Edgerton

1/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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