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This bill, known as the Sue VOYEURS Act, establishes a comprehensive civil legal framework to protect individuals from non-consensual intimate visual recordings. The legislation allows individuals to file civil lawsuits against anyone who captures intimate visual depictions without their consent, under circumstances where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy. Victims can seek actual damages or liquidated damages of $150,000 per image, along with attorney's fees and potential injunctive relief to prevent further distribution of the images. The bill broadly defines "intimate visual depictions" to include naked or undergarment-clad private areas, bodily sexual fluids, and sexually explicit conduct, even if recorded in a public place without voluntary display or consent. For individuals under 18, incompetent, incapacitated, or deceased, legal guardians or court-appointed representatives can pursue legal action. The law applies to situations involving interstate commerce, such as using electronic devices or communication channels to create or transmit these images. An important exception exists for law enforcement conducting surveillance under a lawful warrant. The bill emphasizes the importance of explicit, voluntary consent and provides clear definitions to help courts interpret and apply the law effectively.

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