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US S3777
US S3777SHIELD Act of 2022 Stopping Harmful Image Exploitation and Limiting Distribution Act of 2022
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Introduced
03/08/2022
03/08/2022
In Committee
03/08/2022
03/08/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that it is unlawful to knowingly distribute private intimate visual depictions with reckless disregard for the individ- ual’s lack of consent to the distribution, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Stopping Harmful Image Exploitation and Limiting Distribution Act of 2022 or the SHIELD Act of 2022, amends federal law to make it unlawful to knowingly distribute private intimate visual depictions of an individual without their consent, except in certain circumstances such as lawful law enforcement activities, legal proceedings, or the reporting of unlawful activity. The bill defines "intimate visual depiction" as a visual depiction of an individual engaging in sexually explicit conduct or showing their naked genitals, anus, pubic area, or post-pubescent female nipple, where the content is not simulated. The penalty for violating this law is a fine and/or up to 5 years in prison.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 03/08/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3777/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3777/BILLS-117s3777is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3777/BILLS-117s3777is.pdf.pdf |
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