Sens. Schatz and Blackburn Push Bipartisan CONSENT Act to Let People Sue Over Unsolicited Explicit Photos
The CONSENT Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on the Judiciary for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
This bill has support from both parties and addresses a growing concern about online harassment. However, it is still in the early stages and needs to pass through committees in both chambers.
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
LGBTQ individuals, who research shows are disproportionately targeted by unsolicited explicit images and deepfakes, would gain a new legal tool to hold senders accountable. This bill provides a civil remedy that does not require involving police, which can be important for LGBTQ people who may face additional risks or discomfort in criminal reporting.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
CONSENT Act
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