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US HR8027
US HR8027Sue VOYEURS Act Sue Victimizers and Offenders who Yield Explicit Unconsented Recordings Surreptitiously Act
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Introduced
04/16/2024
04/16/2024
In Committee
04/16/2024
04/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To authorize a civil right of action for individuals affected by video voyeurism, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Sue VOYEURS Act, authorizes a civil right of action for individuals whose intimate visual depictions (e.g., nude or sexually explicit images) are captured without their consent under circumstances in which they have a reasonable expectation of privacy. The bill allows affected individuals to seek actual or liquidated damages of $150,000 per image, as well as injunctive relief to stop the display or disclosure of the images. The bill includes exceptions for law enforcement conducting surveillance under a valid warrant. The key terms defined in the bill include "capture," "consent," "intimate visual depiction," and "reasonable expectation of privacy."
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 04/16/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8027/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8027/BILLS-118hr8027ih.pdf |
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