Bill > H3035

This bill creates a new criminal offense in South Carolina related to the unauthorized dissemination of sexually explicit materials, making it illegal for a person to share or sell explicit visual content (including pictures, videos, digital files) of another person without their permission and where the depicted person experiences emotional distress or embarrassment. Specifically, the law applies when the person sharing the content knows they are not authorized to do so and lacks a clear public purpose for the dissemination. Violations of this new law would be considered a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 or imprisonment for up to one year. The bill defines "sexually explicit nudity" by referencing an existing statute (Section 16-15-375), and the law would take effect immediately upon the Governor's approval. This legislation appears aimed at protecting individuals from non-consensual sharing of intimate visual content, which can cause significant personal harm and emotional distress.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3035&session=126&summary=B