SHIELD Act of 2023
- Introduced Feb 14
- Committee Feb 14
- Passed Senate Jul 10
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Summary
Stopping Harmful Image Exploitation and Limiting Distribution Act of 2023 or the SHIELD Act of 2023
Full summary5 paragraphs
This bill establishes a new criminal offense related to the distribution of intimate visual depictions.
Specifically, the bill makes it a crime to knowingly mail or distribute (or attempt or threaten to distribute)
- an intimate visual depiction of an individual with knowledge of the individual's lack of consent, where what is depicted was not voluntarily exposed by the individual in a public or commercial setting, and where what is depicted is not a matter of public concern; or
- a visual depiction of a nude minor with the intent to abuse, humiliate, harass, or degrade the minor or to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person.
A violator is subject to criminal penalties, a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both, and mandatory restitution. Violators must also forfeit any material involved in the offense, property constituting or derived from the proceeds from the offense, and property used to commit or facilitate the offense.
Library of Congress summary, May 17, 2023
- Reported to SenateMay 17, 2023
- Introduced in SenateFeb 14, 2023
Actions
- HouseHeld at the desk.Jul 15, 2024
- HouseReceived in the House.Jul 15, 2024
- SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Jul 12, 2024
- SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4338-4340 )Jul 10, 2024
- SenateThe committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.Jul 10, 2024
- SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4339-4340 )Jul 10, 2024
- SenateCommittee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.May 17, 2023
- SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 78.May 17, 2023
- SenateCommittee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.May 11, 2023
- SenateIntroduced in SenateFeb 14, 2023
- SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Feb 14, 2023
Bill record
Text versions3
- Engrossed in SenateJul 10, 2024PDF: Engrossed in Senate
- Reported to SenateMay 17, 2023PDF: Reported to Senate
- Introduced in SenateFeb 14, 2023PDF: Introduced in Senate
Committees1
- Senate Judiciary CommitteeReported By May 17, 2023Markup By, May 11, 2023Referred To, Feb 14, 2023
Sponsor and cosponsors8 cosponsors
- Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)Sponsor, Feb 14, 2023
- John Cornyn (R-TX)OriginalJoined Feb 14, 2023
- Mike Lee (R-UT)Joined May 16, 2023
- Lindsey Graham (R-SC)Joined May 17, 2023
- Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)Joined May 17, 2023
- Richard Durbin (D-IL)Joined May 17, 2023
- Ted Cruz (R-TX)Joined May 17, 2023
- Robert Menendez (D-NJ)Joined Jun 21, 2023
- Martin Heinrich (D-NM)Joined May 14, 2024
Amendments1
- S.Amdt. 2248Jul 10, 2024In the nature of a substitute.Amendment SA 2248 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Cost estimates and reports1
- CBO: S. 412, SHIELD Act of 2023Jul 27, 2023As reported by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on May 17, 2023
Titles3
- SHIELD Act of 2023Short Title(s) as Passed Senate
- Stopping Harmful Image Exploitation and Limiting Distribution Act of 2023Short Title(s) as Passed Senate
- A bill to provide that it is unlawful to knowingly distribute private intimate visual depictions with reckless disregard for the individual's lack of consent to the distribution, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects9
Related bills2
- H.R. 10329 118th, Related bill SHIELD Act of 2024
- H.R. 3686 118th, Related bill SHIELD Act of 2023
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.