HB 2252 — An Act Amending Title 18 (Crimes And Offenses) Of The Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, In Sexual Offenses, Further Providing For The Offense Of Unlawful Dissemination Of Intimate Image
HB 2252 amends Pennsylvania's criminal code to further define and criminalize the unlawful dissemination of intimate images. The bill aims to strengthen protections against the non-consensual sharing of private, sexually explicit images. It addresses harms related to privacy violations and non-consensual image distribution, which can constitute a form of digital exploitation and surveillance. The bill was introduced in the 2025-2026 legislative session and is currently referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Linked Incidents
4Incidents this policy has been directly linked to
60 teenage girls in Pennsylvania school exposed to non-consensual deepfake pornography generated by AI technology
Woman victimized by deepfake pornography suffers emotional distress and dehumanization
16-year-old high school student bullied with deepfake pornographic image at Pennsylvania school party, leading to anxiety and legal action against district
38-year-old British journalist exposed to non-consensual image-based sexual abuse content online
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