United States of America: Bill criminalising the use of real and digitally fabricated sexually explicit images (HB 514) in Montana
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Act criminalising the use of real and digitally fabricated sexually explicit images (HB 514) enters into force
On 1 October 2025, the Act revising privacy in communications law to address threats involving real or digitally fabricated intimate imagery (HB 514) enters into force in Montana. The Act amends Section 45-8-213 of the Montana Code to expand the off…
SourceBill criminalising the use of real and digitally fabricated sexually explicit images (HB 514) was signed by Governor
On 13 May 2025, the Governor of Montana signed the Bill revising privacy in communications law to address threats involving real or digitally fabricated intimate imagery (HB 514) into law. The Bill expands the scope of the offence to include the pos…
SourceMontana legislature adopted Bill criminalising the use of real and digitally fabricated sexually explicit images (HB 514)
On 6 May 2025, the Montana Legislature adopted the Bill revising privacy in communications law to address threats involving real or digitally fabricated intimate imagery (HB 514) following approval of amendments by both chambers. The Bill will now b…
SourceBill criminalising the use of real and digitally fabricated sexually explicit images (HB 514) was introduced to Montana House of Representatives
On 14 February 2025, a Bill revising privacy in communications law to address threats involving real or digitally fabricated intimate imagery was introduced to the Montana House of Representatives. The Bill would expand the scope of the offence to i…
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