HB514

Montana HB514 criminalizes the use of real and digitally fabricated sexually explicit images.

Montana HB514 amends the state's privacy in communications law to include the use of real or digitally fabricated sexually explicit images. The bill makes it a crime to knowingly or purposely publish, distribute, or disclose such images without consent. The offense is punishable by fines and imprisonment, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses. The law also defines "digitally fabricated" as media created using technical means to misrepresent an individual engaging in conduct they did not participate in.