1. (a) It shall be unlawful in the District of Columbia for a person to knowingly publish one or more sexual images of another identified or identifiable person, whether obtained directly from the person or from a third party or other source, when:

   1. (1) The person depicted did not consent to the publication of the sexual image;
   2. (2) The person publishing the sexual image knew or consciously disregarded a substantial and unjustifiable risk that the person depicted did not consent to the publication; and
   3. (3) The person published the sexual image with the intent to harm the person depicted or to receive financial gain.
2. (b) A person who violates this section shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, imprisoned for not more than 3 years, or both.

History

May 7, 2015, D.C. Law 20-275, § 4, 62 DCR 16

June 8, 2024, D.C. Law 25-175, § 22(b)

Emergency Legislation

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 17(b) of Secure DC Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2024 (D.C. Act 25-410, Mar. 11, 2024, 71 DCR 2693).

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 17(b) of Secure DC Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2024 (D.C. Act 25-490, June 7, 2024, 71 DCR 7006).