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Kifowit-Supported Legislation to Ban "Revenge Porn" Passes House

AURORA, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, was recently passed out of the Illinois House to crack down on “revenge porn.”

 

“As technology continues to advance, it is our job as legislators to respond to new threats posed to individuals,” Kifowit said. “It is wrong for individuals to benefit off the exploitation of others.”

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House Bill 4320 would prohibit individuals from intentionally distributing graphic sexual images of another person without their consent, which is commonly referred to as “revenge porn”. Violating this law would result in a Class 3 felony. A Class 3 felony is punishable by up to five years in prison and a $150,000 fine. Under current law, victims may seek redress through civil claims, such as invasion of privacy, defamation, or intentional infliction of emotional distress.

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“This crime has also disproportionately affected young men and women who can face threats of sexual assault, loss of employment, or ridicule and shame from friends and loved ones,” Kifowit said. “I will continue to push for this to become law so we can provide protections to all victims.”

 

For more information, please contact Rep. Kifowit’s constituent service office at 630-585-1308, email Stephanie.Kifowit@att.net, or visit www.ILDistrict84.com

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