Criminal prohibition
Specified knowing distribution and intentional threats could be prosecuted as federal offenses.
Pending legislation — not current federal law.The provisions described as part of this bill would take effect only if enacted.
Proposed rights and protections
If enacted, the bill would provide a federal criminal framework and related victim remedies for covered conduct.
What the bill would provide
Restitution
Restitution would be available under the referenced federal restitution statute.
Forfeiture
A sentencing court would order forfeiture of specified material, proceeds, and property used to commit or facilitate a violation.
Consent evaluated separately
Creating or possessing an image with consent would not automatically authorize later distribution.
Preserve relevant information. If you may need to report unlawful conduct or pursue a claim, keep URLs, account names, dates, correspondence, original files, and confirmation numbers. Do not redistribute illegal or exploitative material in order to document it.