Pennsylvania HB1585 prohibits the commercial use of booking photographs and establishes penalties for violations.

Pennsylvania HB1585 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to add a section prohibiting the publishing or dissemination of booking photographs for commercial use. This offense is classified as a misdemeanor of the second degree. The bill also specifies that each instance of soliciting or accepting payment or consideration for such actions constitutes a separate violation. Additionally, it deems such conduct a violation of the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. The act applies to offenses where the victim or offender is located within Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania HB1585 prohibits the commercial use of booking photographs and establishes penalties for violations.

Pennsylvania HB1585 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to add a section prohibiting the publishing or dissemination of booking photographs for commercial use. This offense is classified as a misdemeanor of the second degree. The bill also specifies that each instance of soliciting or accepting payment or consideration for such actions constitutes a separate violation. Additionally, it deems such conduct a violation of the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. The act applies to offenses where the victim or offender is located within Pennsylvania.