HR 3686
Shield act of 2023
Shield Act of 2023
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Bill overview
The Stopping Harmful Image Exploitation and Limiting Distribution Act of 2023 (SHIELD Act) makes it a federal crime to knowingly distribute intimate visual depictions of individuals without their consent, particularly when those depictions were not taken in a public or commercial setting. The bill specifically targets the distribution of images of nude minors with the intent to abuse, harass, or degrade them. Violators face potential fines, imprisonment, and forfeiture of related property, and the act establishes federal jurisdiction over such offenses, including extraterritorial application for U.S. citizens and residents.
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Colin Z. Allred
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