Following years of failed efforts, Massachusetts is on the verge of banning revenge porn. Here's a look at how the compromise bill sent to Gov. Maura Healey would address the behavior, as well as deepfakes and teen sexting.
A bill aimed at outlawing “revenge porn” was approved by lawmakers in the Massachusetts House and Senate and shipped to Gov. Maura Healey, a move advocates say was long overdue. This is an excerpt from WBUR's daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox,passed unanimously by the House earlier this week to Gov. Maura Healey’s desk.
The bill would close a loophole in the state’s current laws that allow individuals to share nude or semi-nude images of someone else against their will, if the photo or video was originally taken or shared consensually. Those found guilty of non-consensually sharing such images would face criminal penalties of up to two and a half years of prison time and/or a fine of up to $10,000. “Survivors can actually get recourse,” Badrinath said.
What’s next: Healey still needs to review the bill, but her office says she has “long supported legislation to ban revenge porn.” Healey “appreciates the Legislature’s work on moving this important bill forward,” a spokesperson for the governor said.The MBTA’s South Coast Rail project is getting delayed — again. During two meetings last night, T officials revealed that commuter rail service to Fall River and New Bedford won’t begin until May 2025.
Meanwhile at the CCC: The commission also voted yesterday to strip its acting executive director, Debbie Hilton-Creek, of her role overseeing day-to-day operations. WBUR’s Walter Wuthmann and Beth HealeyThe ballot campaign to raise the minimum wage for tipped employees in Massachusetts is another step closer to going before voters this fall. The state’s top courtseeking to derail the question yesterday.
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