H3058

Disclosure of Intimate Images

Complete·5/19/25

South Carolina H3058 criminalizes the intentional dissemination of intimate images without consent.

South Carolina H3058 amends the state code to define and criminalize the intentional dissemination of intimate images or digitally forged intimate images without the effective consent of the depicted person. The bill introduces penalties for such actions, including fines and imprisonment. It also specifies that each dissemination of multiple images can be considered a separate offense. The law does not apply to images created by law enforcement during lawful investigations. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

112 Yea

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 29, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on 428, 455, 3058

Apr 29, 2025

12:15 PM

Senate Full Judiciary Committee on 428, 455, 3058, 3222, 3305, 3569, 3571, 3910, 4160

History

May 19, 2025

Effective date 05/12/25

May 19, 2025

Act No. 37

May 12, 2025

Signed By Governor