Bill > HB1887

This bill establishes new legal protections against the non-consensual disclosure of intimate digital depictions, which are realistic visual depictions of individuals created or altered using digital manipulation that show nudity, sexual fluids, or sexually explicit conduct. It creates both civil penalties and criminal offenses for such disclosures, allowing individuals depicted to sue for damages, including emotional distress and financial loss, and potentially recover significant liquidated damages or punitive damages, along with attorney's fees. The bill defines "consent" strictly, requiring a written agreement signed knowingly and voluntarily that describes the depiction and its intended use, and clarifies that consent to create a depiction does not automatically mean consent to its disclosure. It also outlines specific circumstances where disclosure is not prohibited, such as for law enforcement investigations or matters of legitimate public concern, though being a public figure alone does not justify disclosure. Furthermore, the bill mandates that information content providers, such as websites and online services, must establish a clear process for individuals to request the removal of non-consensual intimate digital depictions within 48 hours, with failure to comply being treated as an unfair practice. Importantly, providers of interactive computer services are generally protected from liability for actions taken in good faith to remove such content, and certain disclosures by law enforcement, those reporting unlawful activity, or participants in legal proceedings are exempt from penalties. The bill also addresses situations involving minors, making disclosures of intimate digital depictions of individuals under 18 a more serious felony offense, and allows parents or legal guardians to be held criminally liable for disclosing such depictions of their children.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1887&year=2026&code=R