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The Fights Revenge Bill
West Virginia bill fights revenge porn with lawsuits
Permitting civil remedies for the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would let people sue if someone shares their private pictures without permission, helping victims get justice and money for their harm.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would create a new way for people to take legal action if their private intimate pictures are shared without their okay. It means victims could get money for the harm caused, like emotional distress, and help cover their lawyer fees. This is important because it gives people a tool to fight back against harmful actions and protect their privacy. Some might say there need to be exceptions for things like reporting crimes or public interest, and this bill does include those. Now is the time to make sure this new protection is strong and fair for everyone.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- This bill would create a new way to sue if someone shares private intimate images without the depicted person's consent.
- Victims could get money for harm, including emotional distress, or up to $10,000 in set damages, plus lawyer fees.
- There are exceptions, like sharing images with law enforcement, for a legal case, or if it relates to a public concern.
- A person would have four years to sue after they find out their image was shared or threatened to be shared.
- The bill is called the "Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act".
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