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US S412
SHIELD Act of 2023 Stopping Harmful Image Exploitation and Limiting Distribution Act of 2023
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Introduced
02/14/2023
02/14/2023
In Committee
05/11/2023
05/11/2023
Crossed Over
07/15/2024
07/15/2024
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To provide that it is unlawful to knowingly distribute private intimate visual depictions with reckless disregard for the individual’s lack of consent to the distribution, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Stopping Harmful Image Exploitation and Limiting Distribution Act of 2023 (SHIELD Act of 2023), makes it unlawful to knowingly distribute private intimate visual depictions of an individual without their consent, if the distribution is intended to cause harm or does cause psychological, financial, or reputational harm to the individual. The bill also prohibits the distribution of visual depictions of nude minors with the intent to abuse, humiliate, harass, or degrade the minor, or to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person. The bill provides exceptions for lawful investigations, legal proceedings, and certain communications service providers. Violators may face fines and imprisonment, and the court can order the forfeiture of any materials or property used in the violation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Amy Klobuchar (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
John Cornyn (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
Dick Durbin (D),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Mike Lee (R),
Bob Menendez (D),
Last Action
Held at the desk. (on 07/15/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/412/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s412/BILLS-118s412es.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s412/BILLS-118s412rs.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s412/BILLS-118s412is.pdf |
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