United States of America: Bill to prohibit nonconsensual creation or alteration of private images of individuals in Alabama (HB 161)

Progress

Current status
in force
01 Oct 2024 in force
24 Apr 2024 adopted
16 Apr 2024 adopted
22 Feb 2024 under deliberation
14 Feb 2024 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
legislature
Government Body
central government
parliament
Implementation Level
subnational

Timeline of events

01 Oct 2024
in force

Act to prohibit nonconsensual creation or alteration of private images of individuals (HB 161) enters into force

On 1 October 2024, a Bill prohibiting the nonconsensual creation or alteration of private images of individuals (HB 161) enters into force. The Bill amends Section 13A-6-240 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to criminalise the creation, recording, or alte…

Source
Event type law
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government
24 Apr 2024
adopted

Governor signed Bill to prohibit nonconsensual creation or alteration of private images of individuals (HB 161)

On 24 April 2024, the Governor of Alabama signed a Bill to prohibit the nonconsensual creation or alteration of private images of individuals (HB 161). The Bill amends Section 13A-6-240 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to establish criminal offences for …

Source
Event type law
Action type signing
Government branch executive
Government body central government
16 Apr 2024
adopted

Bill to prohibit nonconsensual creation or alteration of private images of individuals (HB 161) was adopted by Alabama Legislature

On 16 April 2024, the Alabama House of Representatives concurred with Senate amendments to a Bill to prohibit the nonconsensual creation or alteration of private images of individuals (HB 161), thereby adopting the Bill. The Bill amends Section 13A-…

Source
Event type law
Action type adoption
Government branch legislature
Government body parliament
22 Feb 2024
under deliberation

Alabama House of Representatives passed Bill to prohibit nonconsensual creation or alteration of private images of individuals (HB 161)

On 22 February 2024, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a Bill to prohibit the nonconsensual creation or alteration of private images of individuals (HB 161), advancing it to the Senate for further consideration. The Bill would amend Sectio…

Source
Event type law
Action type passage
Government branch legislature
Government body parliament
14 Feb 2024
under deliberation

Bill to prohibit nonconsensual creation or alteration of private images of individuals (HB 161) was introduced to Alabama House of Representatives

On 14 February 2024, a Bill to prohibit the nonconsensual creation or alteration of private images of individuals (HB 161) was introduced to the Alabama House of Representatives. The Bill proposes amendments to Section 13A-6-240 of the Code of Alaba…

Source
Event type law
Action type introduction
Government branch legislature
Government body parliament