Bill > H0391

This bill adds a new section to Idaho's criminal code to establish the crime of "disclosing explicit synthetic media." The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It criminalizes the disclosure of explicit synthetic media (defined as images or videos that realistically depict an identifiable individual engaged in sexual conduct or intimate acts) with the intent to annoy, threaten, or extort the individual portrayed. 2. The crime is punishable as a misdemeanor, except for repeat offenders, who can be charged with a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $25,000 fine. 3. The bill defines important terms like "disclose," "explicit synthetic media," and "identifiable individual" to clarify the scope of the law. 4. The bill declares an emergency and sets the effective date as July 1, 2024.

Justice

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0391/