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Sue VOYEURS Act
3/12/2025, 5:38 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1204
Bill 119 HR 1204, also known as the Video Voyeurism Prevention Act, aims to provide individuals who have been affected by video voyeurism with the ability to seek civil remedies through the court system. Video voyeurism is the act of secretly recording or photographing individuals in private settings without their consent, often for the purpose of sexual gratification.
The bill seeks to protect the privacy and dignity of individuals by allowing them to take legal action against those who engage in this harmful behavior. This includes seeking damages for emotional distress, invasion of privacy, and other related harms.
In addition to providing a civil right of action for victims of video voyeurism, the bill also includes provisions for criminal penalties for those who engage in this behavior. This includes fines and potential imprisonment for individuals found guilty of video voyeurism. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1204 aims to address the growing issue of video voyeurism and provide victims with the necessary tools to seek justice and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.
The bill seeks to protect the privacy and dignity of individuals by allowing them to take legal action against those who engage in this harmful behavior. This includes seeking damages for emotional distress, invasion of privacy, and other related harms.
In addition to providing a civil right of action for victims of video voyeurism, the bill also includes provisions for criminal penalties for those who engage in this behavior. This includes fines and potential imprisonment for individuals found guilty of video voyeurism. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1204 aims to address the growing issue of video voyeurism and provide victims with the necessary tools to seek justice and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1204
Bill HR 1204 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2025. Bill HR 1204 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 11, 2025. Bill HR 1204's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 11, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1204
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1204
Primary Policy Focus
LawAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1204
To authorize a civil right of action for individuals affected by video voyeurism, and for other purposes.
To authorize a civil right of action for individuals affected by video voyeurism, and for other purposes.
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