SB412: SHIELD Act of 2023 Stopping Harmful Image Exploitation and Limiting Distribution Act of 2023
- Introduced (completed)
- 2Passed One Chamber (current step)
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
Here is how to read this bill
Start with the summary
It says what the bill does in plain language. The official text is one tab over.
Check where it is
The status badge says how far it has gotten. The History tab lists every step.
Follow it
We will email you when it moves. You need a free account.
Tell someone who votes on it
Email or call the sponsor, or find your own representatives, from the actions panel.
Bill information
Summary
A bill to provide that it is unlawful to knowingly distribute private intimate visual depictions with reckless disregard for the individual's lack of consent to the distribution, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
What can I do?
This bill is halfway there — legislators in the second chamber are considering it now.
Contact Your Representatives
Calling or emailing is the most direct way to weigh in — offices tally constituent contacts.
Find Your RepresentativesShare This Bill
Sharing helps others in your district get informed and involved.
SB412: SHIELD Act of 2023 Stopping Harmful Image Exploitation and Limiting Distributio…
Upcoming hearings & events
Sponsors
Amy Klobuchar
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (8)
John Cornyn
Mike Lee
Richard Blumenthal
Lindsey Graham
Ted Cruz