United States of America: Bill defining and authorising civil action against revenge pornography (SB 360) in Maryland

On 1 July 2025, the Act defining and authorising civil action against revenge pornography (SB 360) enters into force. The Act allows individuals to bring civil claims, including for defamation per se or invasion of privacy, where a computer-generate…

On 22 April 2025, the Governor signed the Bill defining and authorising civil action against revenge pornography (SB 360) into law. The Bill proposes to allow individuals to bring civil claims, including for defamation per se or invasion of privacy,…

On 7 April 2025, the Maryland legislature adopted the Bill defining and authorising civil action against revenge pornography (SB 360), following passage in both legislative Chambers. The Bill will now be considered by the Governor for final approval…

On 12 March 2025, the Senate passed the Bill defining and authorising civil action against revenge pornography (SB 360). The Bill would allow individuals to bring civil claims, including for defamation per se or invasion of privacy, where a computer…

On 17 January 2025, Senate Bill 360 (SB 360) was introduced to the Maryland Senate to define “visual representation” in the context of revenge pornography and to authorise civil actions related to its non-consensual distribution. The Bill would allo…