Revenge Porn / Image-Based Abuse Laws by State
Whether non-consensual distribution of intimate images is criminalized, whether a civil cause of action exists, and the controlling statute.
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| Criminal Offense | Civil Action | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Code §13A-6-240 |
| Yes | Yes | AS 11.61.120 |
| Yes | Yes | ARS §13-1425 |
| Yes | Yes | ACA §5-26-314 |
| Yes | Yes | Penal Code §647(j)(4) |
| Yes | Yes | CRS §18-7-107 |
| Yes | Yes | PA 15-213 |
| Yes | Yes | 11 Del C §1335 |
| Yes | Yes | Stat §784.049 |
| Yes | Yes | OCGA §16-11-90 |
| Yes | Yes | HRS §711-1110.9 |
| Yes | Yes | Idaho §18-6609 |
| Yes | Yes | 720 ILCS 5/11-23.5 |
| Yes | Yes | IC §35-45-4-8 |
| Yes | Yes | Iowa §708.7 |
| Yes | Yes | KSA §21-6101 |
| Yes | Yes | KRS §531.120 |
| Yes | Yes | RS §14:283.2 |
| Yes | Yes | 17-A MRS §511-A |
| Yes | Yes | Crim §3-809 |
| Yes | Yes | G.L. c.272 §105 |
| Yes | Yes | MCL §750.145e |
| Yes | Yes | Stat §617.261 |
| Yes | No | Code §97-29-63 |
| Yes | Yes | RSMo §573.110 |
| Yes | Yes | MCA §45-8-213 |
| Yes | Yes | NRS §28-311.08 |
| Yes | Yes | NRS §200.780 |
| Yes | Yes | RSA §644:9-a |
| Yes | Yes | NJSA §2C:14-9 |
| Yes | Yes | NMSA §30-37A-1 |
| Yes | Yes | Penal §245.15 |
| Yes | Yes | GS §14-190.5A |
| Yes | Yes | NDCC §12.1-17-07.2 |
| Yes | Yes | ORC §2917.211 |
| Yes | Yes | 21 OS §1040.13b |
| Yes | Yes | ORS §163.472 |
| Yes | Yes | 18 Pa.C.S. §3131 |
| Yes | Yes | RIGL §11-64-3 |
| Yes | Yes | SC §16-17-470 |
| Yes | Yes | SDCL §22-21-4 |
| Yes | Yes | TCA §39-17-318 |
| Yes | Yes | Penal §21.16 |
| Yes | Yes | UCA §76-5b-203 |
| Yes | Yes | 13 VSA §2606 |
| Yes | Yes | VA §18.2-386.2 |
| Yes | Yes | RCW §9A.86.010 |
| Yes | Yes | WV §61-8-28a |
| Yes | Yes | Stat §942.09 |
| Yes | Yes | WS §6-4-306 |
| Yes | Yes | DC §22-3052 |
All 50 states and DC now criminalize non-consensual pornography. The federal SHIELD Act and the 2022 reauthorization of VAWA created a federal civil remedy under 15 USC §6851. Deepfake intimate imagery is increasingly covered by amended statutes in NY, CA, TX, VA, and others.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.