The CONSENT Act establishes a private right of action allowing individuals to sue anyone who sends them unsolicited sexually explicit images or videos without their consent. The law applies to adults and organizations, and covers both real images and artificially generated or manipulated media depicting sexually explicit content. Victims can recover up to $500 in statutory damages or seek compensation for emotional distress, along with attorney's fees and court costs, as well as obtain court orders to stop the harassment. The bill protects minors' privacy by allowing them to use their initials in court filings, and it exempts third-party internet providers and people sending such materials for legitimate medical, educational, or law enforcement purposes. This legislation does not affect existing criminal laws on the subject and was introduced in March 2024 with no specific funding mechanism or implementation timeline specified in the bill text.
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