The bill H. 3035 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by introducing a new offense titled "unlawful dissemination of sexually explicit materials." It establishes that 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 provision 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