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MA H2330
Relative to the disclosure of visual images of a person without his or her consent
summary
Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the disclosure of visual images of persons without consent. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to create a new section that criminalizes the disclosure of visual material depicting another identifiable person who is nude, partially nude, or engaged in a sexual act, without the person's consent. The bill defines key terms like "disclose," "partially nude," and "visual material." It also provides exceptions for lawful purposes such as law enforcement, reporting unlawful conduct, or when the person depicted voluntarily exposes themselves in a public or commercial setting. Violators can be punished by imprisonment of up to 2.5 years in the house of correction or up to 5 years in state prison, and/or a fine of up to $10,000.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4455 (on 05/03/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2330 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2330.pdf |
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