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A bill to prohibit the disclosure of intimate digital depictions, and for other purposes.

5/24/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4409

Bill 118 s 4409, also known as the Intimate Digital Depictions Protection Act, aims to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of intimate digital images or videos. The bill specifically targets the sharing of private, sexually explicit content without the consent of the individuals depicted in the material.

Under this legislation, it would be illegal to distribute or share intimate digital depictions without the explicit consent of the individuals involved. This includes images or videos that were originally shared consensually but later distributed without permission.

The bill also includes provisions for victims of non-consensual intimate image sharing to seek legal recourse against those who violate the law. This could include civil penalties or criminal charges for offenders. Overall, the Intimate Digital Depictions Protection Act seeks to protect individuals' privacy and prevent the harmful consequences of non-consensual sharing of intimate images or videos. It aims to provide a legal framework for addressing these types of violations and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.

Current Status of Bill S 4409

Bill S 4409 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 23, 2024. Bill S 4409 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 23, 2024.  Bill S 4409's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 23, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4409

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4409

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4409

A bill to prohibit the disclosure of intimate digital depictions, and for other purposes.
A bill to prohibit the disclosure of intimate digital depictions, and for other purposes.

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