Revenge Porn - Definition of Visual Representation and Civil Action

SB 360 updates Maryland law to address non-consensual sharing of computer-generated images resembling real people. It allows victims to file civil lawsuits if someone distributes such images that falsely show their intimate parts or sexual activity without consent, and it creates a new criminal offense for knowingly distributing these images under specific circumstances (like with intent to harm or without consent). The bill defines "computer-generated visual representation" to include images made from scratch or altered from existing photos without permission, while excluding drawings, cartoons, sculptures, or paintings. This directly affects individuals who create or share such images without consent, as well as victims seeking legal remedies for privacy violations.