HR 2896
116th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Assault and harassment offenses
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Jurisdiction and venue
Photography and imaging
Right of privacy
Sex offenses
SHIELD Act of 2019
Introduced: May 22, 2019
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
May 22, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 22, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Stopping Harmful Image Exploitation and Limiting Distribution Act of 2019 or the SHIELD Act of 2019
This bill establishes a new criminal offense related to the distribution of intimate visual depictions.
Specifically, it makes it a crime to knowingly distribute (or intentionally threaten to distribute) an intimate visual depiction of an individual (1) with knowledge of or reckless disregard for the individual's lack of consent and reasonable expectation of privacy, and (2) without a reasonable belief that distributing the depiction touches a matter of public concern.
A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Committees of jurisdiction
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