An Act to Protect Individuals from the Threatened Unauthorized Dissemination of Certain Private Images, Including Artificially Generated Private Images
Sponsored By: Amy Kuhn (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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Crime to share sexual images without consent
It is a crime to intentionally share or show someone else’s nude or sexual images without consent. The law also covers images that are edited or generated to look like the person. The person must be identifiable, and the sharing has no public or newsworthy purpose. The actor must intend to harass, threaten, or torment. “Image” includes photos, videos, livestreams, animations, and digital files.
Image-sharing threats now harassment and abuse
Threatening to share someone’s private sexual images now counts as harassment and as domestic abuse. This applies when the person making the threat ignores a real risk the target will be afraid it will happen. Victims can seek protective orders and get law enforcement help.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Amy Kuhn
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Adam LEE
Affiliation unavailable
Eleanor Sato
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 400
6/20/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/16/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/16/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-696) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-696), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
6/13/2025SenateCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-696).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/13/2025HouseThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY in concurrence
5/7/2025SenateCommittee on Judiciary suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/7/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-696), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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