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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
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)
Chris Wooten (R)*,
Jerry Carter (R),
Bill Chumley (R),
Brandon Guffey (R),
John McCravy (R),
Melissa Oremus (R),
Tommy Pope (R),
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
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3059&session=125&summary=B | 12/08/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3059_20221208.htm | 02/07/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3059_20221208.htm | 12/08/2022 |
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