The bill H. 3035 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 16-15-260, which establishes the offense of unlawful dissemination of sexually explicit materials. Under this new provision, it will be illegal for individuals to disseminate or sell visual depictions of another person in a state of sexually explicit nudity without a clear public purpose, particularly if they know they lack the necessary permission to do so and if the depicted individual experiences emotional distress or embarrassment as a result.

Violators of this new law will be classified as committing a misdemeanor, which carries a penalty of a fine up to one thousand dollars or imprisonment for a maximum of one year. The bill is set to take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 16-15-260
Latest Version: 16-15-260
12/06/2024: 16-15-260