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This bill makes it a Class 3 felony to share private sexual images without consent if the sharing is done using an end-to-end encryption messaging system. It aims to protect individuals from having their private images distributed without permission, especially through secure messaging platforms. The law would take effect immediately upon passage.

Supporters of this bill argue that it strengthens protections for individuals against the harmful practice of sharing intimate images without consent. By addressing the use of encrypted messaging systems, the bill recognizes modern communication methods and helps safeguard personal privacy in the digital age.

Critics may argue that this bill could infringe on free speech or create challenges in law enforcement's ability to investigate crimes involving encrypted communications. They might also express concerns about the potential for overreach in regulating private communications and the implications for personal privacy.