The Stop VOYEURS Act of 2024 expands federal laws against video voyeurism, which is the illegal recording of people in private situations without their consent. The bill increases the maximum prison sentence for this crime from one year to five years and broadens the circumstances under which the federal government can prosecute these cases beyond just those occurring in special maritime areas. The expanded federal jurisdiction applies when the offender or victim travels across state lines, when interstate commerce is involved in any way (such as using the internet to transmit recordings or making payments), when equipment used in the crime traveled across state lines, or when the conduct affects interstate commerce in any manner. This bill affects anyone who secretly records intimate images or videos of people without permission and significantly expands the federal government's ability to prosecute these offenders. The legislation was introduced in March 2024 but does not specify any funding requirements or implementation timeline.
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