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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.

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Signed by the governor, Chapter 118 of the Acts of 2024Jun 20, 20242 years ago

Body
Massachusetts General Court
Session
2023-2024
Votes
House 156-0, Senate 38-0, enactment House 152-0
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Timeline

  1. Jun 20, 2024 2 years ago

    Signed by the governor, Chapter 118 of the Acts of 2024

  2. Jun 13, 2024 2 years ago

    Conference report accepted by Senate 38-0; enacted by House 152-0 and Senate

  3. Jun 12, 2024 2 years ago

    Conference committee report accepted by House 156-0

Sponsors

  • Conference Committee on Abuse and Exploitation Prevention