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S 4441 — Prohibits Speech-Based Defenses To Actions Brought Against An Individual For The Unlawful Dissemination Of Publication Of An Intimate Image

New YorkIntroduced Jan 1, 2023

This bill prohibits the use of speech-based defenses in legal actions against individuals who unlawfully disseminate or publish intimate images. It aims to strengthen protections against non-consensual sharing of private images by removing legal defenses that may shield perpetrators. The legislation addresses harms related to privacy and surveillance by targeting the unauthorized distribution of personal content.

Privacy & Surveillance
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