HARRISBURG – The state House has unanimously approved legislation to expand penalties for the non-consensual sharing of real or AI-generated intimate images.
Specifically, House Bill 2252 would ensure accountability for offenders regardless of their relationship to the victim, broaden the definition of intent to cover knowing or reckless distribution, and establish a tiered penalty structure that reflects both the severity of harm and the offender’s intent. The existing law only applies when the perpetrator is a current or former intimate partner of the victim and acts with the intent to harass or annoy.
The measure was also amended to establish enhanced penalties for those who create child sexual abuse materials that depict a child, stepchild or other relative.
House Bill 2252 is now in the state Senate for consideration.