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Introduced
02/26/2019
02/26/2019
In Committee
02/26/2019
02/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
09/24/2020
09/24/2020
Introduced Session
123rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The Code Of Laws Of South Carolina, 1976, So As To Enact The "revenge Porn Act" By Adding Section 16-15-260 So As To Create The Offense Of Unlawful Dissemination Of Sexually Explicit Materials Without Consent Of The Person Depicted, And To Provide A Penalty.
AI Summary
This bill, also known as the "Revenge Porn Act," amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to create the offense of unlawful dissemination of sexually explicit materials without the consent of the person depicted. The bill makes it unlawful for a person to share or sell any visual depiction of another person in a state of sexually explicit nudity, without the depicted person's consent, if the person knows or has reason to know they are not authorized to do so and the depicted person suffers emotional distress or embarrassment as a result. The offense is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 or imprisonment of up to one year.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 02/26/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0567&session=123&summary=B | 02/27/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/prever/567_20190226.htm | 02/27/2019 |
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