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 is illegal for an individual to disseminate or sell any visual depiction of another person in a state of sexually explicit nudity without a clear public purpose, particularly if the individual knows they lack the proper authorization to do so and the depicted person experiences emotional distress or embarrassment as a result.

Violators of this new law would be classified as committing a misdemeanor, facing penalties that include a fine of up to one thousand dollars or imprisonment for a maximum of one year. The bill is set to take effect upon receiving approval from the Governor.

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