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Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The SHIELD Act of 2025 makes it unlawful to knowingly distribute private intimate visual depictions with reckless disregard for lack of consent, establishing criminal penalties and exceptions for legitimate purposes.
Key Points
- 1Criminalizes distribution of intimate visual depictions without consent when harm is intended or caused
- 2Imposes up to 2 years imprisonment for intimate visual depictions, 3 years for nude minors
- 3Includes forfeiture of distributed materials and proceeds from violations
- 4Provides exceptions for law enforcement, legitimate reporting, medical/educational purposes
- 5Excludes service providers from liability unless they intentionally solicit or predominantly distribute content
- 6Allows restitution for victims and applies extraterritorial jurisdiction for US citizens
Impact Areas
Victims of non-consensual image distributionSocial media platforms and internet service providersLaw enforcement agenciesCriminal justice systemIndividuals sharing intimate contentFirst Amendment considerations
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