Below is a press release from State Senator Barry Finegold, who represents Wilmington:
BOSTON, MA — Earlier this month, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation. This bipartisan legislation would criminalize the sharing of sexually explicit images or videos without an individual’s consent and implement a comprehensive educational diversion program designed for adolescents on the consequences of posting indecent visual depictions online.
“Our digital reality is rapidly evolving, and I am proud to support this legislation that will help protect individuals from harm caused by the dissemination of illegal and inappropriate images online. It is critical that we recognize the growing number of ways individuals can be abused and coerced through online platforms, which is why I am grateful for the educational component that will ensure our youth understand the gravity of these actions from an early age.” said State Senator Barry R. Finegold (D-Andover).
The bill, S.2703, increases the allowable fine for unlawful distribution of indecent images, and rein in coercive control of abusers.
More information on S.2703 can be found here: https://malegislature.gov/PressRoom/Detail?pressReleaseId=68.
State Senator Barry Finegold represents Andover, Amesbury, Haverhill, Merrimac, North Andover, Tewksbury, and Wilmington. Senator Finegold chairs the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
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