Bill · H.R. 2373· House(119-HR-2373)

Increased Accountability for Nonconsensual Pornography Act of 2025

Age: 49 years

South Carolina

Introduced: 3/26/2025
Last activity: 3/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Nancy Mace
Cosponsors: None

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is titled the Increased Accountability for Nonconsensual Pornography Act of 2025''. It seeks to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 regarding civil actions related to the disclosure of intimate images. The proposed changes involve modifying the definitions within subsection (a) of section 1309. Specifically, it adds the word competent'' after ``conscious'' in paragraph (2). It also expands the scope of covered actions by adding a provision regarding an identifiable individual engaging in sexually explicit conduct. Finally, it increases the monetary amount in subsection (b)(3)(A)(i) from $150,000 to $500,000.

Yes

Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+6
By expanding the scope of covered actions for intimate image disclosure, the bill significantly bolsters individual privacy rights.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+5
The bill strengthens legal recourse for the nonconsensual disclosure of intimate images, enhancing individual privacy rights.
Would women be better off under this?+3
Strengthening protections against nonconsensual pornography provides increased security for women, who are statistically more targeted by these actions.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.

Who it would affect, and how

Potential Positive Impacts for People

Expanded protections for individuals: The addition of ``an identifiable individual engaging in sexually explicit conduct'' to subsection (a) expands what is covered under the civil action (Section 2, subsection (a), paragraph (5)(A)(iii)).
Higher financial penalties: By increasing the amount in subsection (b)(3)(A)(i) from $150,000 to $500,000, the bill increases the potential financial impact of these actions (Section 2, subsection (b)(3)(A)(i)).
Refined legal standards: The bill inserts the word competent'' after conscious'' in paragraph (2), which modifies the existing legal language (Section 2, subsection (a), paragraph (2)).

Potential Negative Impacts for People

Increased financial liability: The increase of the amount from $150,000 to $500,000 in subsection (b)(3)(A)(i) raises the potential financial burden associated with these civil actions (Section 2, subsection (b)(3)(A)(i)).

Groups and Interests Ranking

Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.

Governance And Ideology: Improves Privacy Rights+6
Education And Technology: Improves Data Privacy+5
Demographic And Interest Groups: Good For Women+3