The bill H. 3058 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by introducing new sections that address the unauthorized dissemination of intimate images and digitally forged intimate images without effective consent. It defines key terms such as "digitally forged intimate image," "effective consent," "identifiable individual," and "intimate image." The bill establishes that a person who intentionally disseminates such images without consent is committing a felony, with penalties that include fines and imprisonment. Specifically, first-time offenders may face fines up to $5,000 or imprisonment for up to five years, while repeat offenders could incur fines up to $10,000 and a minimum of one year to a maximum of ten years in prison.

Additionally, the bill outlines that multiple violations involving the same individual can be treated as separate offenses and clarifies that intimate images cannot be duplicated for criminal discovery requests. Importantly, it specifies that the provisions do not apply to images created by law enforcement during lawful investigations. This legislation is designed to enhance protections against the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, reflecting a growing recognition of privacy rights in the digital age.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 16-15-330, 16-15-332
04/02/2025: 16-15-330, 16-15-332
04/04/2025: 16-15-330, 16-15-332
04/22/2025: 16-15-330, 16-15-332
04/23/2025: 16-15-330, 16-15-332
04/29/2025: 16-15-330, 16-15-332
05/01/2025: 16-15-330, 16-15-332
05/01/2025-A: 16-15-330, 16-15-332
Latest Version: 16-15-330, 16-15-332
12/06/2024: 16-15-330, 16-15-332