The bill amends Section 11-64-3 of the General Laws regarding "Electronic Imaging Devices" to establish the offense of unauthorized dissemination of indecent material. It criminalizes the unauthorized dissemination of sexually explicit images of another person that are created by digital devices or created without the consent of the person depicted. The bill specifies that a person is guilty of this offense if they intentionally disseminate, publish, or sell such images, particularly if the images were created under circumstances where privacy was expected.

The act includes new provisions that clarify the definition of "intimate areas" and outlines the penalties for violations. The penalties range from misdemeanors for first offenses to felonies for subsequent offenses. Additionally, the bill introduces specific penalties for individuals who threaten to disclose such images for personal gain or demand payment for their removal. It also clarifies that those convicted under this section will not be subject to sex offender registration requirements. The act is designed to protect individuals from the unauthorized sharing of explicit images and will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
136: 11-64-3