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WV HB5130
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kayla Young
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AI Summary
- Creates a civil cause of action for individuals harmed by the intentional disclosure or threatened disclosure of private intimate images without their consent
- Allows prevailing plaintiffs to recover actual damages or statutory damages up to $10,000 per defendant, plus any monetary gain the defendant made from the disclosure, punitive damages, attorney's fees, and injunctive relief
- Establishes a four-year statute of limitations from discovery of the disclosure or date of threat, with tolling for minors until they reach age 18
- Provides exceptions to liability for disclosures made to law enforcement, for legal proceedings, medical purposes, reporting unlawful conduct, matters of public concern, or to assist the depicted individual
- Permits plaintiffs to file motions to seal court documents to protect their identity and privacy during litigation
Legislative Description
Permitting civil remedies for the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images
Crime
Last Action
To House Judiciary
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/3/2026
Full Bill Text
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