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This bill creates a new criminal offense in South Carolina related to the unlawful dissemination of sexually explicit materials, specifically targeting the non-consensual sharing of intimate visual content. Under the proposed law, it would be illegal for a person to disseminate or sell pictures, videos, digital files, or other visual representations depicting another person in a state of sexually explicit nudity (as defined in existing state law) when the person sharing the content knows they are not authorized to do so and the depicted individual experiences emotional distress or embarrassment. The bill specifies that such an act would be considered a misdemeanor, with potential penalties including a fine of up to $1,000 or imprisonment for up to one year. The law includes an exception for sharing content with a "clear public purpose," though this term is not explicitly defined in the provided text. The new provision would be added to Article 1, Chapter 15, Title 16 of the South Carolina Code, and would take effect upon approval by the Governor, potentially providing legal recourse for individuals whose intimate images are shared without their consent.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3057&session=126&summary=B