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SC H3059

SC H3059
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." The bill makes it unlawful for a person to disseminate or sell any visual depiction of another person in a state of sexually explicit nudity, as defined in existing law, if the person knows they are not authorized to do so and the depicted person suffers emotional distress or embarrassment. Violations of this new law would be punishable as a misdemeanor, with a fine of up to $1,000 or up to 1 year in prison.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Oremus (on 01/19/2023)

Bill Topics

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

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