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HB 1150

Criminal Law - Personal Identifying Information and Images of Individuals - Dissemination

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gabriel Acevero and 8 co-sponsors

HB 1150 criminalizes unauthorized sharing of personal identifying information and images to protect individuals from doxxing, harassment, and identity theft risks.

Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · HB 1150

Legislative bill overview

HB 1150 creates criminal penalties for the unauthorized dissemination of personal identifying information and images of individuals without consent. The bill aims to criminalize doxxing, non-consensual intimate imagery sharing, and similar privacy violations that can facilitate harassment, stalking, or identity theft.

Why is this important

Digital harassment and privacy violations have increased significantly, with victims experiencing real-world consequences ranging from stalking to employment discrimination. This legislation would provide legal recourse and deterrence for individuals whose personal data or images are shared maliciously online without their permission.

Potential points of contention

  • First Amendment concerns: Broad language defining prohibited "dissemination" could inadvertently restrict legitimate speech, journalism, or public discourse about matters of public interest
  • Definitional clarity: The bill may lack precise definitions of what constitutes "personal identifying information" and "images," creating enforcement ambiguity and potential overreach
  • Consent and context: Questions about how the law handles information already public, academic/research contexts, law enforcement activities, and whether consent standards apply consistently across different scenarios

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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