A bill for an act relating to harassment and extortion involving a person whose image was used in creating, adapting, or modifying a photograph or film, and making penalties applicable.(See SF 2186.)
Impact
The proposed legislation would amend existing laws, particularly those found in Code sections 708.7 and 711.4, to clarify that individuals portrayed in manipulated or adapted photographs retain their rights against harassment. By explicitly including provisions for extortion when threats are made to disclose such images, the bill aims to deter potential offenders and protect the privacy and autonomy of individuals portrayed in these sensitive contexts. This could lead to a safer environment for victims of similar abuses and more stringent enforcement of privacy laws in the digital age.
Summary
SSB3004 focuses on enhancing protections against harassment and extortion related to the unauthorized use of individuals' images in photography or film. The bill specifies that a person commits harassment when they disseminate or publish images of another person in a state of nudity or engaged in sexual acts without the consent of the depicted individual. Additionally, it establishes penalties for such violations, which include significant fines and potential imprisonment, highlighting a strong legal stance against non-consensual sharing.
Contention
While proponents argue that SSB3004 is necessary to safeguard individual rights and reinforce the importance of consent in the dissemination of personal images, critics may raise concerns regarding the enforcement of these new laws. They might question how effectively law enforcement can address these issues, especially considering the rapid evolution of technology and social media. There may also be worries about the potential implications for artistic expression and journalism, where the boundaries of consent and public interest could become blurred.
Replaced by
A bill for an act relating to harassment and extortion involving a person whose image was used in creating, adapting, or modifying a photograph or film, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly SSB 3004.)
A bill for an act relating to harassment by the dissemination, publication, distribution, or posting of personal information, and making penalties applicable.
A bill for an act relating to harassment by the dissemination, publication, distribution, or posting of personal information, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 849.)
A bill for an act relating to harassment by the dissemination, publication, distribution, or posting of personal information, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HF 201.)
A bill for an act relating to assaults on persons engaged in certain occupations and harassment against public utility employees or contractors, and making penalties applicable.(See SF 2400.)
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; guidelines for dissemination of deep fake sexual images; enact. Amends sec. 17b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.17b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4047'25
Revise a provision related to criminal invasions of privacy, prohibit the creation and distribution of digitally fabricated material of an identifiable individual, and provide penalties therefor.
An Act to Protect Individuals from the Threatened Unauthorized Dissemination of Certain Private Images, Including Artificially Generated Private Images