South CarolinaSouth CarolinaLawH 3058

Unauthorized disclosure of intimate images (Act 37 of 2025)

Creates the crime of unauthorized disclosure of intimate images, with graduated penalties.

Body

South Carolina General Assembly

Session

2025-2026

Introduced

Jan 14, 2025

In effect since

May 12, 20251y1 year ago

Votes

House 112-0 (concurrence)

Sponsors

R (Republican)Republican

Topics

DeepfakesPrivacy

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