SB 3601 — PROFESSIONAL AI OVERSIGHT ACT
SB 360 in Maryland addresses the definition of visual representation in the context of revenge porn and establishes a civil action for victims. The law aims to protect individuals from the non-consensual distribution of intimate visual materials. It expands legal recourse for victims by clarifying definitions and enabling civil remedies. The legislation was approved by the Governor and enacted as Chapter 219.
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