SHIELD Act of 2025
This bill prohibits non-consensual distribution of intimate images (like photos showing genitals or sexual activity) created in private settings without the subject's consent, if the distribution causes psychological, financial, or reputational harm. It specifically bans sharing nude images of minors with abusive intent. Exceptions cover law enforcement, journalism, medical use, and legal proceedings. Violations carry up to 2 years in prison for non-consensual adult images or 3 years for minor-related offenses.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Feb 11, 2025
Last action Feb 11, 2025
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Committee
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Feb 11, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jefferson Van Drew
RRepublican
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Debbie Dingell
DDemocratic
Co
Eugene Simon Vindman
DDemocratic
Co
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
DDemocratic
Co
Kevin Kiley
IIndependent
Co
Lucy McBath
DDemocratic
Co
Madeleine Dean
DDemocratic
Co
Maria Elvira Salazar
RRepublican
Co
Mary Gay Scanlon
DDemocratic
Co
Nancy Mace
RRepublican
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