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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, By Adding Section 16-15-260 So As To Create The Offense Of Unlawful Dissemination Of Sexually Explicit Materials.
AI Summary
This bill creates the offense of "Unlawful Dissemination of Sexually Explicit Materials" in South Carolina. It prohibits the dissemination or sale of any visual depiction of a person in a state of sexually explicit nudity, as defined in state law, when the person disseminating or selling the material knows or has reason to know they are not licensed or privileged to do so and the depicted person suffers emotional distress or embarrassment as a result. The offense is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 or imprisonment of up to 1 year.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Mandy Powers Norrell (D)*,
Beth Bernstein (D),
Laurie Funderburk (D),
Nancy Mace (R),
Peter McCoy (R),
Seth Rose (D),
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Mace (on 01/30/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4088&session=123&summary=B | 02/27/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/prever/4088_20190226.htm | 02/27/2019 |
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