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AN ACT relating to distribution of sexually explicit images without the consent of the person depicted. Amend KRS 531.010 to define "private erotic matter"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 531 to prohibit the distribution of sexually explicit images without consent; make such distribution a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class D felony for the second or subsequent offense, unless it is done for profit, in which case it is a Class D felony for the first offense and a Class C felony for the second or subsequent offense.

It became law on Apr 2, 2018.

KY HB 71 · House Bill · 2018RS

Stage
Became law
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House
Sponsors
12
Latest action
Apr 2, 2018

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  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Apr 2, 2018

This bill passed and is now law.

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  • A. WuchnerLead sponsor
  • B. ReedLead sponsor
  • C. MorganLead sponsor
  • D. St. OngeLead sponsor
  • J. BlantonLead sponsor
  • J. FischerLead sponsor
  • J. JenkinsLead sponsor
  • J. RichardsLead sponsor
  • J. Sims JrLead sponsor
  • M. CantrellLead sponsor
  • S. SantoroLead sponsor
  • S. WestromLead sponsor

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AN ACT relating to distribution of sexually explicit images without the consent of the person depicted. Amend KRS 531.010 to define "private erotic matter"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 531 to prohibit the distribution of sexually explicit images without consent; make such distribution a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class D felony for the second or subsequent offense, unless it is done for profit, in which case it is a Class D felony for the first offense and a Class C felony for the second or subsequent offense. | 52