A Massachusetts bill that bars someone from sharing explicit images or videos without consent was approved unanimously by the Massachusetts Senate. The bill, which was approved unanimously Thursday and now goes to conference committee to hash out differences with the House, means only South Carolina has not banned “revenge porn.
FILE - The Massachusetts Statehouse is seen, Jan. 2, 2019, in Boston. A Massachusetts bill that bars someone from sharing explicit images or videos without their consent was approved Thursday, March 21, 2024, by the Massachusetts Senate. BOSTON — A Massachusetts bill that bars someone from sharing explicit images or videos without consent was approved unanimously Thursday by the Massachusetts Senate.
“I am deeply grateful to the those who shared their stories and advocated for change to ensure others would not have to suffer as they have,” he said. “For every case we know of, countless others remain hidden, so I hope passage of this legislation by the Senate will soon lead to the bill being signed into law by the Governor.”
Minors who possess, purchase, or share explicit photos of themselves or other minors can currently be charged with violating the state’s child pornography laws and are required to register as sex offenders. The criminal ban would also extend to what are known as deep fake pornography, which use computer-generated images.
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