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MassachusettsMassachusettsLawH 4744
An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation (Chapter 118 of the Acts of 2024)
Criminalizes sharing explicit images without consent, including AI-generated or digitally altered deepfake images, and addresses coercive control and youth sexting.
Signed by the governor, Chapter 118 of the Acts of 2024Jun 20, 2024 2 years ago
- Body
- Massachusetts General Court
- Session
- 2023-2024
- Votes
- House 156-0, Senate 38-0, enactment House 152-0
Timeline
Jun 20, 2024 2 years ago
Jun 13, 2024 2 years ago
Conference report accepted by Senate 38-0; enacted by House 152-0 and Senate
Jun 12, 2024 2 years ago
Sponsors
- Conference Committee on Abuse and Exploitation Prevention
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Change log
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