SB 465-FN (2016): relative to the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images.

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SB 465-FN (2016)

relative to the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 126

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0823s). The committee's amendment (0823s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 10, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 10, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 10, 2016 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 31, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 20, 2016. On April 20, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 20, 2016, making it Chapter 126 of the session laws. It took effect on July 19, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2016, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • March 31, 2016, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 31, 2016, 12:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 10, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0823s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 26, 2016: Hearing: 01/26/2016, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am; SC2
  • March 10, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0823s , NT, 03/10/2016; SC9
  • March 10, 2016: Committee Amendment 0823s, NT, AA, VV; 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0823s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Introduced 03/10/2016 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 31, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/31/2016 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • March 31, 2016: Executive Session: 03/31/2016 12:00 PM LOB 204
  • April 20, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/20/2016 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • April 20, 2016: Removed from Consent (Rep. L. Ober) 04/20/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/20/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/05/2016)
  • May 11, 2016: Enrolled 05/11/2016
  • May 20, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 05/20/2016; Chapter 0126; Effective 07/19/2016

Laws It Would Change

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