Title: Unlawful dissemination of intimate image and prohibited distribution of a private image
Status: Last amended on March 24th, 2017 – currently in effect
No person, without permission or authority, shall knowingly or recklessly disseminate or distribute from the possession or control of another person, including from a computer, computer system, computer network, electronic device, or storage system, a visual depiction of the other person is a state of full or partial nudity or engaged in sexual conduct.
Repercussions:
A person may be convicted if either the victim or the offender is located within PA.
Does not apply to: a law enforcement officer performing their official duties
A person may bring a civil cause of action based on upon unlawful dissemination of intimate image or prohibited distribution of a private image to recover damages for any loss or injury sustained because of the violation.
2015 act:
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/li/uconsCheck.cfm?yr=2014&sessInd=0&act=115
2017 amendment:
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2017&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0548&pn=0586