An act relating to disclosure of sexually explicit images without consent

This bill modifies Vermont's existing law against sharing nonconsensual sexually explicit images by removing the requirement that the person sharing the image must have intended to harm the person depicted. It directly affects individuals who distribute nude or sexually explicit images of others without their permission, as well as platforms that may profit from removing such content. Under the new provisions, sharing these images without consent would be a crime regardless of whether the sharer intended to cause harm, though exceptions still apply for public interest disclosures, law enforcement activities, and images taken in public settings where there is no reasonable expectation of privacy. The bill also establishes a private right of action allowing victims to seek court orders to stop the distribution of their images and provides for higher penalties if the sharing is done for financial profit.