Bill · H.R. 1204· House(119-HR-1204)
Sue VOYEURS Act
- Introduced
- 2/11/2025
- Last activity
- 2/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Nancy Mace
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Sue VOYEURS Act," establishes a civil right of action for individuals affected by video voyeurism. It allows people to sue when their intimate visual depictions are captured without consent under circumstances where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy. The bill defines intimate visual depictions to include specific private areas or sexually explicit conduct. Victims may seek actual damages or liquidated damages of $150,000 per depiction, along with legal costs. It also allows legal guardians or representatives to act on behalf of minors or incapacitated individuals.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+10
The bill establishes a civil right of action to protect individuals from video voyeurism in private settings.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+8
The bill provides a civil right of action to protect individuals against the non-consensual capture of intimate visual depictions.
Would children be better off under this?+7
The bill allows legal guardians to seek damages for the capture of intimate images of minors.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Compensation for Victims: Individuals can recover actual damages or liquidated damages of $150,000 for each intimate visual depiction captured without consent (Section 2, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph A, Clause 2).
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Legal Recourse for Vulnerable Individuals: The bill allows legal guardians, family members, or court-appointed representatives to assume rights for those under 18, incompetent, incapacitated, or deceased individuals (Section 2, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph A, Clause 1, Part B).
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Protection of Privacy and Reputation: Courts can order equitable relief, such as injunctions, to force a defendant to stop displaying or disclosing a visual depiction (Section 2, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph A, Clause 2, Part A, Clause ii).
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Anonymity in Legal Proceedings: The court has the authority to grant relief that maintains a plaintiff's confidentiality through the use of a pseudonym (Section 2, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph A, Clause 2, Part B).
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Coverage of Legal Expenses: Victims can recover the costs of their legal action, which includes reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs (Section 2, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph A, Clause 2, Part A, Clause i).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Exclusion of Law Enforcement Actions: Individuals cannot bring a civil action against a law enforcement officer or agency if they were conducting surveillance pursuant to a lawfully issued warrant (Section 2, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph A, Clause 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+7Good For Women+6Good For Seniors+5Good For Low Income Households+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+10
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+8
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5
- 2/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House