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H.R. 8180

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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 with respect to a civil action relating to the disclosure of intimate images.
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Committee
Latest Action · April 30, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Congress
118th (2023–2025)
Introduced
April 30, 2024
Cosponsors (0)
None
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This bill amends existing federal law to strengthen protections against nonconsensual pornography by expanding the types of intimate images covered and increasing financial penalties for violators. The legislation broadens the definition of prohibited images to include any identifiable individual engaging in sexually explicit conduct, not just specific narrower categories previously listed. It also increases the maximum civil penalty that victims can recover from violators from $150,000 to $500,000 per violation, giving courts greater authority to award substantial damages in these cases. The bill affects anyone who shares intimate images without consent, as well as victims seeking justice and compensation for this violation. By strengthening accountability measures, the legislation aims to deter the nonconsensual sharing of intimate content and provide greater legal recourse for those harmed.

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