CONSENT Act Curbing Online Non-consensual Sexually Explicit Nudity...
To establish a private right of action against a person who transmits unsolicited intimate visual depictions.
This bill, known as the CONSENT Act, aims to allow individuals to take legal action against people who share intimate images of them without consent. Specifically, it creates a private right of action, meaning victims can sue those who send out such images without permission. The bill affects anyone who has had intimate images shared without their consent, offering them a way to seek justice and compensation.
The bill was introduced on June 4, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for further review. It was co-sponsored by Nathaniel Moran (Republican) and primarily sponsored by Jennifer McClellan (Democrat). Currently, the bill is in its early stages of the legislative process.
As of now, the key action is that the bill has been introduced and referred to the committee. Future steps will include committee review, possible amendments, and votes leading to a final decision on whether the bill will be passed into law.
