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Expanded Video Voyeurism Ban: Harsher Penalties and Broader Scope

This new act significantly broadens the scope of video voyeurism offenses, covering more situations and increasing penalties. It aims to better protect citizens' privacy from unwanted recordings, regardless of the location, if there's a connection to interstate or foreign commerce. Citizens can feel safer knowing the law more effectively prosecutes such acts.
Key points
Penalties for video voyeurism will increase from a maximum of 1 year to a maximum of 5 years imprisonment.
The voyeurism ban will apply in a much broader range of circumstances, including those involving interstate travel, internet use, payments, equipment, or interstate/foreign communication.
The act aims to better protect citizens' privacy from surreptitious, unconsented recordings, regardless of the exact location, if the act is connected to interstate or foreign commerce.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7778
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Process start date: 2024-03-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop VOYEURS Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7778.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-03-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Penalties for video voyeurism will increase from a maximum of 1 year to a maximum of 5 years imprisonment.
  • The voyeurism ban will apply in a much broader range of circumstances, including those involving interstate travel, internet use, payments, equipment, or interstate/foreign communication.
  • The act aims to better protect citizens' privacy from surreptitious, unconsented recordings, regardless of the exact location, if the act is connected to interstate or foreign commerce.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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