Michigan Public Act 261 — Sextortion Criminalization (Enacted 2024)
Michigan Public Act 261 created a new criminal offense for sextortion — the practice of threatening to share intimate images to coerce victims. The law covers AI-generated synthetic imagery used as leverage, not just real photographs. Provides for felony charges with enhanced penalties when the victim is a minor. Enacted 2024.
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