SB 1117 Missouri Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Establishes provisions relating to the civil and criminal liability of disclosure of digital depictions

SB 1117, nicknamed "The Taylor Swift Act," creates civil liability for sharing intimate digital images (like deepfakes) without consent. It defines "intimate digital depictions" as images showing genitals, sexual acts, or bodily fluids, and requires explicit written consent for disclosure - separate from consent for creating the image. Victims can sue for damages up to $150,000, emotional distress costs, or profits gained by the violator, while protecting platforms from liability if they help restrict access. The law directly affects individuals whose intimate images are shared without consent, and excludes cases involving law enforcement, public interest, or efforts to assist the victim.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2026
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Feb 4, 2026
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Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Dec 1, 2025
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Travis Fitzwater
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