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SC H3468

SC H3468
Unlawful dissemination of sexually explicit materials


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Introduced
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024

Introduced Session

125th General Assembly

Bill Summary

A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA code of laws BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-260 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL DISSEMINATION OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIALS.

AI Summary

This bill creates a new offense in South Carolina called "Unlawful Dissemination of Sexually Explicit Materials." It makes it unlawful for a person, without a clear public purpose, to disseminate or sell any visual depiction of another person in a state of sexually explicit nudity if the person knows they are not licensed or privileged to do so and the depicted person suffers emotional distress or embarrassment. A violation of this law is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 or imprisonment of up to one year.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/10/2023)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Obscenity and Pornography
  • ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault

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