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VA SB1736

VA SB1736
Unlawful dissemination or sale of images of another person; penalty.


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Introduced
01/17/2019
In Committee
02/15/2019
Crossed Over
02/20/2019
Passed
03/07/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/18/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Unlawful dissemination or sale of images of another person; penalty. Provides, for the purposes of the prohibition against the unlawful dissemination or sale of certain images of another person, that "another person" includes a person whose image was used in creating, adapting, or modifying a videographic or still image with the intent to depict an actual person and who is recognizable as an actual person by the person's face, likeness, or other distinguishing characteristic. This bill is identical to HB 2678.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Virginia law to expand the prohibition against the unlawful dissemination or sale of certain images of another person. The key provisions are: (1) the definition of "another person" is broadened to include a person whose image was used in creating, adapting, or modifying a video or still image with the intent to depict an actual person who is recognizable; (2) internet service providers are not held responsible for content provided by another person; and (3) the venue for prosecution can be where the unlawful act occurs or where the image is produced, reproduced, found, stored, received, or possessed. This bill is identical to a previous House bill.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0515) (on 03/18/2019)

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