Bill > HB1115

This bill expands existing Mississippi law to criminalize the creation, recording, or alteration of private images without the depicted individual's consent, particularly when those images expose intimate parts or depict sexual conduct. It clarifies that "visual material," which refers to images like photographs or videos, now includes content that has been edited, altered, or manipulated from its original form, and also covers material that a reasonable person would believe depicts an identifiable individual, even if parts are artificially generated. The bill specifically prohibits a person from creating, recording, or altering such visual material without the consent of the individual depicted, provided the individual had a reasonable expectation of privacy and the action causes harm and reveals their identity. Importantly, it exempts technology developers and providers from liability if their technology is used by others to violate this law, and it outlines penalties for violations, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies depending on the offense and whether it was committed for financial profit.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1115.xml