This bill aims to enhance public safety by modifying the crime of sexual extortion to include the dissemination of private images when a person's intimate parts are exposed. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 609.3458, to define new forms of sexual extortion, including threats to release private images to compel actions against a person's will. The bill introduces new legal language that specifies penalties for these offenses, including a felony charge for violations related to the dissemination of private images, with varying sentences based on the number of offenses. Additionally, it establishes definitions for "private image" and outlines aggravated sexual extortion criteria, particularly when the victim is a minor or suffers significant harm.

Furthermore, the bill mandates educational measures for schools, requiring them to inform students and parents about the implications of disseminating private images. Schools must include this information in their handbooks and consult with relevant state departments to develop educational policies. A report on these policies is to be submitted to legislative committees by February 1, 2025. The effective date of the new provisions will be the day following final enactment, applying to crimes committed thereafter.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 609.3458