Disorderly conduct: peeping, recording, and distribution of intimate images.

Existing law defines certain acts as disorderly conduct, punishable as a misdemeanor. Under existing law, it is disorderly conduct to distribute, or cause to distribute, intimate images of another identifiable person without their consent, as specified. This bill would define "distribute" to include exhibiting in public or giving possession. The bill would also define "identifiable." Existing law exempts from this prohibition the distribution of an image that is made in the course of reporting unlawful activity, in the course of a public proceeding, or in compliance with a court order, as specified. This bill would also exempt the distribution of an image that is related to a matter of public concern or public interest, but would clarify that a distributed image is not a matter of public interest or public concern solely because it depicts a public figure. By expanding application of an existing crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.