SB342 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Vivian Davis FiguresSenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Harassment, by distributing a private image, defined, penalties, Sec. 13A-11-8 am'd.
Summary: SB342 creates a new crime of harassment by distributing a private image, making it illegal to share sexually explicit private images of someone without consent, with intent to harass, punished as a Class A misdemeanor.
What This Bill Does
The bill adds a new offense to Section 13A-11-8 for distributing a private image without consent to harass. A private image is defined as a photo, video, or digital recording of sexual conduct, including manipulated images. If someone commits this act with intent to harass, it would be charged as a Class A misdemeanor. The act becomes law on the first day of the third month after it is enacted and approved by the Governor. The bill notes it is exempt from certain local-funding requirements because it creates or amends a crime.

Who It Affects
People whose sexually explicit private images are distributed without their consent (victims) and may experience harassment or harm.
People who distribute or share private images without consent, who could be charged with the new Class A misdemeanor.

Key Provisions
Creates the crime of harassment by distribution of a private image when someone distributes, posts, emails, or transmits a private image without the depicted person’s consent and with intent to harass.
Defines a private image as a photograph, digital image, video, or recording of sexual conduct, including manipulated images, whether or not the person is recognizable.
Sets the penalty for this crime as a Class A misdemeanor.
Amends Section 13A-11-8 to include this new offense and its definitions.
States the act is exempt from local-funding requirements under Amendment 621 because it creates or amends a crime, and specifies the effective date as the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects: Crimes and Offenses