The ranks of states seeking to criminalize “revenge porn” has grown now that Colorado has embarked on the same path.
A bipartisan proposal from Colorado lawmakers sailed through the House Judiciary Committee with an 11-0 vote this week, setting the stage for a debate in front of the House, Reuters reports. Revenge porn refers to the posting of sexual images of a person online without their consent, in order to humiliate or blackmail that individual — often after a divorce or painful break-up. At least two dozen other states are currently working on legislation that would criminalize the practice.
In accordance with Colorado’s proposed law, publishing revenge porn would be categorized as a class-one misdemeanor.
“I’m pleased that Colorado is taking steps to protect victims of cyber crime,” said Republican Representative Amy Stephens, who sponsored the bill.
Last year, California became the first state to pass legislation that criminalizes revenge porn. New Jersey has since followed suit.
[Reuters]
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