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US S1296
PRIVATE Act Protecting the Rights of IndiViduals Against Technological Exploitation Act
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Introduced
06/06/2017
06/06/2017
In Committee
06/06/2017
06/06/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
PRIVATE Act Protecting the Rights of IndiViduals Against Technological Exploitation Act This bill amends the Uniform Code of Military Justice to prohibit a person from knowingly and wrongfully broadcasting or distributing an intimate visual image of a private area of another individual who is at least 18 years old, who is identifiable from the image or from information displayed in connection with the image, and who does not explicitly consent, if the person knows or reasonably should have known that: the image was made under circumstances in which the individual depicted retained a reasonable expectation of privacy regarding any broadcast or distribution of such image; and the broadcast or distribution of the intimate visual image is likely to cause harm, harassment, intimidation, emotional distress, or financial loss for the individual depicted or to harm substantially the depicted individual's health, safety, business, calling, career, financial condition, reputation, or personal relationships. The perpetrator of such offense is guilty of wrongful distribution of intimate visual images and shall by punished as a court-martial may direct.
AI Summary
This bill, the Protecting the Rights of IndiViduals Against Technological Exploitation Act (PRIVATE Act), amends the Uniform Code of Military Justice to prohibit the wrongful broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images of individuals who are at least 18 years old and have not explicitly consented to the distribution. The bill defines "broadcast" as the electronic transmission of a visual image with the intent for it to be viewed by others, and "distribute" as delivering the image to another person, including through electronic means. The bill establishes that the perpetrator is guilty of wrongful distribution of intimate visual images and shall be punished as a court-martial may direct if they know or reasonably should have known that the individual depicted had a reasonable expectation of privacy and that the distribution is likely to cause harm, harassment, emotional distress, or damage to the individual's health, safety, business, reputation, or personal relationships.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 06/06/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1296/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1296/BILLS-115s1296is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1296/BILLS-115s1296is.pdf.pdf |
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