An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, further providing for the offense of invasion of privacy.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s criminal laws to create a new offense of invasion of privacy. Specifically, it prohibits taking photographs, videos, or other visual depictions of a person’s intimate parts – including genitals, breasts, or buttocks – using artificial intelligence or other recording methods, without the person’s knowledge and consent, particularly when the person is in a place where they would reasonably expect privacy. The law defines key terms like ‘artificial intelligence’ and ‘intimate part’ to clarify the scope of the offense.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘invasion of privacy’ as recording or generating visual depictions of intimate parts without consent.
- Specifically prohibits using artificial intelligence to capture images of intimate parts.
- Creates a definition for ‘artificial intelligence’ referencing existing state law.
- Defines ‘full or partial nudity’ and ‘intimate part’ for clarity.
- Establishes a ‘place where a person would have a reasonable expectation of privacy’ as a key factor.
- Prohibits ‘views’ of intimate parts without consent.
- Addresses ‘photographs’ and ‘films’ as recordings of a person.
- Sets a 60-day effective date for the law.
Who is affected
- Individuals whose privacy is violated.
- People who are photographed or filmed without their consent.
- Those who use or develop artificial intelligence technology.
- Potential victims of stalking or harassment.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Lynda Schlegel Culver
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