Bill > HB1913

This bill creates new legal provisions addressing the unauthorized disclosure of intimate digital depictions, which are digitally manipulated images or videos depicting an individual's private body parts or sexually explicit conduct without their consent. The bill establishes both civil and criminal penalties for individuals who create or disclose such intimate digital depictions, with specific definitions for key terms like "consent," "creator," and "sexually explicit conduct." Under the civil provisions, victims can sue for monetary damages, including actual damages, liquidated damages of $150,000, and punitive damages, as well as seek injunctive relief to stop further distribution of the images. Criminally, the disclosure of such images with intent to harass or cause harm can result in felony charges, with enhanced penalties for repeat offenses or if the depiction could potentially influence government proceedings or incite violence. The bill includes important protections for victims, allowing legal guardians to act on behalf of minors or incapacitated individuals, and provides exceptions for good-faith disclosures such as law enforcement investigations or legal proceedings. Additionally, the legislation shields internet service providers and telecommunications networks from liability for content posted by third parties, focusing legal accountability on the direct creators and distributors of non-consensual intimate digital depictions.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1913&year=2026&code=R