This bill proposes significant updates to current statutes regarding the disclosure of sexual material, specifically by transferring and renumbering existing sections and adding new definitions and requirements. The chapter heading of title 18, chapter 7, will be changed to "sexual material on the internet," and the entire chapter will be moved to title 44, chapter 30. New definitions will be introduced, including "identifiable individual," "synthetic depiction," and "reasonable consent verification methods," which will clarify the terms used in the context of sexual material. Additionally, the bill will establish that commercial entities must verify consent from individuals depicted in sexual material before publication, maintain records of this verification, and implement measures to prevent unauthorized uploads.

Furthermore, the bill outlines penalties for violations, including civil penalties for failing to obtain verified consent, with specific provisions for cases involving minors. It allows both the attorney general and individuals depicted without consent to bring civil actions. The bill also emphasizes that commercial entities cannot retain identifying information after verification, except for recordkeeping purposes. Overall, these updates aim to enhance protections against the unauthorized distribution of sexual material and ensure that consent is obtained and documented appropriately.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-1425, 44-7302