BILL REQ. #:  H-3026.2 



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HOUSE BILL 2250
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State of Washington63rd Legislature2014 Regular Session

By Representatives Morris, Ryu, Morrell, Smith, Carlyle, and Ormsby

Read first time 01/15/14.   Referred to Committee on Public Safety.



     AN ACT Relating to the distribution of intimate images; amending RCW 9A.44.115; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.515; and prescribing penalties.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1   RCW 9A.44.115 and 2003 c 213 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
     (1) As used in this section:
     (a) "Intimate areas" means any portion of a person's body or undergarments that is covered by clothing and intended to be protected from public view;
     (b) "Photographs" or "films" means the making of a photograph, motion picture film, videotape, digital image, or any other recording or transmission of the image of a person;
     (c) "Place where he or she would have a reasonable expectation of privacy" means:
     (i) A place where a reasonable person would believe that he or she could disrobe in privacy, without being concerned that his or her undressing was being photographed or filmed by another; or
     (ii) A place where one may reasonably expect to be safe from casual or hostile intrusion or surveillance;
     (d) "Surveillance" means secret observation of the activities of another person for the purpose of spying upon and invading the privacy of the person;
     (e) "Views" means the intentional looking upon of another person for more than a brief period of time, in other than a casual or cursory manner, with the unaided eye or with a device designed or intended to improve visual acuity.
     (2) A person commits the crime of voyeurism if, for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of any person, he or she knowingly views, photographs, or films:
     (a) Another person without that person's knowledge and consent while the person being viewed, photographed, or filmed is in a place where he or she would have a reasonable expectation of privacy; or
     (b) The intimate areas of another person without that person's knowledge and consent and under circumstances where the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, whether in a public or private place.
     (3) Voyeurism is a class C felony.
     (4) A person commits the crime of distributing private images on the internet if he or she photographs or films intimate areas of another person, under circumstances where the parties agree or understand that the image shall remain private, and the person subsequently distributes the image taken via the internet, with the intent to cause serious emotional distress, and that the depicted person suffers emotional distress.
     (5) Distributing intimate images is a class C felony.
     (6) This section does not apply to viewing, photographing, or filming by personnel of the department of corrections or of a local jail or correctional facility for security purposes or during investigation of alleged misconduct by a person in the custody of the department of corrections or the local jail or correctional facility.
     (((5))) (7) If a person is convicted of a violation of this section, the court may order the destruction of any photograph, motion picture film, digital image, videotape, or any other recording of an image that was made by the person in violation of this section.

Sec. 2   RCW 9.94A.515 and 2013 c 322 s 26, 2013 c 290 s 8, 2013 c 267 s 2, and 2013 c 153 s 2 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
     

 TABLE 2
 CRIMES INCLUDED WITHIN EACH SERIOUSNESS LEVEL
XVIAggravated Murder 1 (RCW      10.95.020)
XVHomicide by abuse (RCW 9A.32.055)
 Malicious explosion 1 (RCW      70.74.280(1))
 Murder 1 (RCW 9A.32.030)
XIVMurder 2 (RCW 9A.32.050)
 Trafficking 1 (RCW 9A.40.100(1))
XIIIMalicious explosion 2 (RCW      70.74.280(2))
 Malicious placement of an explosive 1      (RCW 70.74.270(1))
XIIAssault 1 (RCW 9A.36.011)
 Assault of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.36.120)
 Malicious placement of an imitation      device 1 (RCW 70.74.272(1)(a))
 Promoting Commercial Sexual Abuse      of a Minor (RCW 9.68A.101)
 Rape 1 (RCW 9A.44.040)
 Rape of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.44.073)
 Trafficking 2 (RCW 9A.40.100(2))
XIManslaughter 1 (RCW 9A.32.060)
 Rape 2 (RCW 9A.44.050)
 Rape of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.44.076)
 Vehicular Homicide, by being under      the influence of intoxicating liquor      or any drug (RCW 46.61.520)
XChild Molestation 1 (RCW 9A.44.083)
 Criminal Mistreatment 1 (RCW      9A.42.020)
 Indecent Liberties (with forcible      compulsion) (RCW      9A.44.100(1)(a))
 Kidnapping 1 (RCW 9A.40.020)
 Leading Organized Crime (RCW      9A.82.060(1)(a))
 Malicious explosion 3 (RCW      70.74.280(3))
 Sexually Violent Predator Escape      (RCW 9A.76.115)
IXAbandonment of Dependent Person 1      (RCW 9A.42.060)
 Assault of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.36.130)
 Explosive devices prohibited (RCW      70.74.180)
 Hit and Run--Death (RCW      46.52.020(4)(a))
 Homicide by Watercraft, by being      under the influence of intoxicating      liquor or any drug (RCW      79A.60.050)
 Inciting Criminal Profiteering (RCW      9A.82.060(1)(b))
 Malicious placement of an explosive 2      (RCW 70.74.270(2))
 Robbery 1 (RCW 9A.56.200)
 Sexual Exploitation (RCW 9.68A.040)
VIIIArson 1 (RCW 9A.48.020)
 Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor      (RCW 9.68A.100)
 Homicide by Watercraft, by the      operation of any vessel in a      reckless manner (RCW      79A.60.050)
 Manslaughter 2 (RCW 9A.32.070)
 Promoting Prostitution 1 (RCW      9A.88.070)
 Theft of Ammonia (RCW 69.55.010)
 Vehicular Homicide, by the operation      of any vehicle in a reckless manner       (RCW 46.61.520)
VIIBurglary 1 (RCW 9A.52.020)
 Child Molestation 2 (RCW 9A.44.086)
 Civil Disorder Training (RCW      9A.48.120)
 Dealing in depictions of minor engaged       in sexually explicit conduct 1      (RCW 9.68A.050(1))
 Drive-by Shooting (RCW 9A.36.045)
 Homicide by Watercraft, by disregard      for the safety of others (RCW      79A.60.050)
 Indecent Liberties (without forcible      compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1)      (b) and (c))
 Introducing Contraband 1 (RCW      9A.76.140)
 Malicious placement of an explosive 3      (RCW 70.74.270(3))
 Negligently Causing Death By Use of a       Signal Preemption Device (RCW      46.37.675)
 Sending, bringing into state depictions      of minor engaged in sexually      explicit conduct 1 (RCW      9.68A.060(1))
 Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in      the first degree (RCW 9.41.040(1))
 Use of a Machine Gun in Commission      of a Felony (RCW 9.41.225)
 Vehicular Homicide, by disregard for      the safety of others (RCW      46.61.520)
VIBail Jumping with Murder 1 (RCW      9A.76.170(3)(a))
 Bribery (RCW 9A.68.010)
 Incest 1 (RCW 9A.64.020(1))
 Intimidating a Judge (RCW 9A.72.160)
 Intimidating a Juror/Witness (RCW      9A.72.110, 9A.72.130)
 Malicious placement of an imitation      device 2 (RCW 70.74.272(1)(b))
 Possession of Depictions of a Minor      Engaged in Sexually Explicit      Conduct 1 (RCW 9.68A.070(1))
 Rape of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.44.079)
 Theft of a Firearm (RCW 9A.56.300)
 Unlawful Storage of Ammonia (RCW      69.55.020)
VAbandonment of Dependent Person 2      (RCW 9A.42.070)
 Advancing money or property for      extortionate extension of credit      (RCW 9A.82.030)
 Bail Jumping with class A Felony      (RCW 9A.76.170(3)(b))
 Child Molestation 3 (RCW 9A.44.089)
 Criminal Mistreatment 2 (RCW      9A.42.030)
 Custodial Sexual Misconduct 1 (RCW      9A.44.160)
 Dealing in Depictions of Minor      Engaged in Sexually Explicit      Conduct 2 (RCW 9.68A.050(2))
 Domestic Violence Court Order      Violation (RCW 10.99.040,      10.99.050, 26.09.300, 26.10.220,      26.26.138, 26.50.110, 26.52.070,      or 74.34.145)
 Driving While Under the Influence      (RCW 46.61.502(6))
 Extortion 1 (RCW 9A.56.120)
 Extortionate Extension of Credit (RCW       9A.82.020)
 Extortionate Means to Collect      Extensions of Credit (RCW      9A.82.040)
 Incest 2 (RCW 9A.64.020(2))
 Kidnapping 2 (RCW 9A.40.030)
 Perjury 1 (RCW 9A.72.020)
 Persistent prison misbehavior (RCW      9.94.070)
 Physical Control of a Vehicle While      Under the Influence (RCW      46.61.504(6))
 Possession of a Stolen Firearm (RCW      9A.56.310)
 Rape 3 (RCW 9A.44.060)
 Rendering Criminal Assistance 1      (RCW 9A.76.070)
 Sending, Bringing into State Depictions       of Minor Engaged in Sexually      Explicit Conduct 2 (RCW      9.68A.060(2))
 Sexual Misconduct with a Minor 1      (RCW 9A.44.093)
 Sexually Violating Human Remains      (RCW 9A.44.105)
 Stalking (RCW 9A.46.110)
 Taking Motor Vehicle Without      Permission 1 (RCW 9A.56.070)
IVArson 2 (RCW 9A.48.030)
 Assault 2 (RCW 9A.36.021)
 Assault 3 (of a Peace Officer with a      Projectile Stun Gun) (RCW      9A.36.031(1)(h))
 Assault by Watercraft (RCW      79A.60.060)
 Bribing a Witness/Bribe Received by      Witness (RCW 9A.72.090,      9A.72.100)
 Cheating 1 (RCW 9.46.1961)
 Commercial Bribery (RCW 9A.68.060)
 Counterfeiting (RCW 9.16.035(4))
 Endangerment with a Controlled      Substance (RCW 9A.42.100)
 Escape 1 (RCW 9A.76.110)
 Hit and Run -- Injury (RCW      46.52.020(4)(b))
 Hit and Run with Vessel -- Injury      Accident (RCW 79A.60.200(3))
 Identity Theft 1 (RCW 9.35.020(2))
 Indecent Exposure to Person Under      Age Fourteen (subsequent sex      offense) (RCW 9A.88.010)
 Influencing Outcome of Sporting Event       (RCW 9A.82.070)
 Malicious Harassment (RCW      9A.36.080)
 Possession of Depictions of a Minor      Engaged in Sexually Explicit      Conduct 2 (RCW 9.68A.070(2))
 Residential Burglary (RCW      9A.52.025)
 Robbery 2 (RCW 9A.56.210)
 Theft of Livestock 1 (RCW 9A.56.080)
 Threats to Bomb (RCW 9.61.160)
 Trafficking in Stolen Property 1 (RCW       9A.82.050)
 Unlawful factoring of a credit card or      payment card transaction (RCW      9A.56.290(4)(b))
 Unlawful transaction of health      coverage as a health care service      contractor (RCW 48.44.016(3))
 Unlawful transaction of health      coverage as a health maintenance      organization (RCW 48.46.033(3))
 Unlawful transaction of insurance      business (RCW 48.15.023(3))
 Unlicensed practice as an insurance      professional (RCW 48.17.063(2))
 Use of Proceeds of Criminal      Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.080 (1)      and (2))
 Vehicle Prowling 2 (third or      subsequent offense) (RCW      9A.52.100(3))
 Vehicular Assault, by being under the      influence of intoxicating liquor or      any drug, or by the operation or      driving of a vehicle in a reckless      manner (RCW 46.61.522)
 Viewing of Depictions of a Minor      Engaged in Sexually Explicit      Conduct 1 (RCW 9.68A.075(1))
 Willful Failure to Return from      Furlough (RCW 72.66.060)
IIIAnimal Cruelty 1 (Sexual Conduct or      Contact) (RCW 16.52.205(3))
 Assault 3 (Except Assault 3 of a Peace      Officer With a Projectile Stun      Gun) (RCW 9A.36.031 except      subsection (1)(h))
 Assault of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.36.140)
 Bail Jumping with class B or C Felony      (RCW 9A.76.170(3)(c))
 Burglary 2 (RCW 9A.52.030)
 Communication with a Minor for      Immoral Purposes (RCW      9.68A.090)
 Criminal Gang Intimidation (RCW      9A.46.120)
 Custodial Assault (RCW 9A.36.100)
 Cyberstalking (subsequent conviction      or threat of death) (RCW      9.61.260(3))
 Escape 2 (RCW 9A.76.120)
 Extortion 2 (RCW 9A.56.130)
 Harassment (RCW 9A.46.020)
 Intimidating a Public Servant (RCW      9A.76.180)
 Introducing Contraband 2 (RCW      9A.76.150)
 Malicious Injury to Railroad Property      (RCW 81.60.070)
 Mortgage Fraud (RCW 19.144.080)
 Negligently Causing Substantial Bodily      Harm By Use of a Signal      Preemption Device (RCW      46.37.674)
 Organized Retail Theft 1 (RCW      9A.56.350(2))
 Perjury 2 (RCW 9A.72.030)
 Possession of Incendiary Device (RCW       9.40.120)
 Possession of Machine Gun or Short-Barreled Shotgun or Rifle (RCW      9.41.190)
 Promoting Prostitution 2 (RCW      9A.88.080)
 Retail Theft with Special      Circumstances 1 (RCW      9A.56.360(2))
 Securities Act violation (RCW      21.20.400)
 Tampering with a Witness (RCW      9A.72.120)
 Telephone Harassment (subsequent      conviction or threat of death)      (RCW 9.61.230(2))
 Theft of Livestock 2 (RCW 9A.56.083)
 Theft with the Intent to Resell 1 (RCW       9A.56.340(2))
 Trafficking in Stolen Property 2 (RCW       9A.82.055)
 Unlawful Hunting of Big Game 1      (RCW 77.15.410(3)(b))
 Unlawful Imprisonment (RCW      9A.40.040)
 Unlawful Misbranding of Food Fish or      Shellfish 1 (RCW 69.04.938(3))
 Unlawful possession of firearm in the      second degree (RCW 9.41.040(2))
 Unlawful Taking of Endangered Fish      or Wildlife 1 (RCW      77.15.120(3)(b))
 Unlawful Trafficking in Fish, Shellfish,       or Wildlife 1 (RCW      77.15.260(3)(b))
 Unlawful Use of a Nondesignated      Vessel (RCW 77.15.530(4))
 Vehicular Assault, by the operation or      driving of a vehicle with disregard       for the safety of others (RCW      46.61.522)
 Willful Failure to Return from Work      Release (RCW 72.65.070)
IICommercial Fishing Without a License      1 (RCW 77.15.500(3)(b))
 Computer Trespass 1 (RCW      9A.52.110)
 Counterfeiting (RCW 9.16.035(3))
 Distribution of Intimate Images (RCW      9A.44.115(4))
 Engaging in Fish Dealing Activity      Unlicensed 1 (RCW 77.15.620(3))
 Escape from Community Custody      (RCW 72.09.310)
 Failure to Register as a Sex Offender      (second or subsequent offense)      (RCW 9A.44.132)
 Health Care False Claims (RCW      48.80.030)
 Identity Theft 2 (RCW 9.35.020(3))
 Improperly Obtaining Financial      Information (RCW 9.35.010)
 Malicious Mischief 1 (RCW      9A.48.070)
 Organized Retail Theft 2 (RCW      9A.56.350(3))
 Possession of Stolen Property 1 (RCW       9A.56.150)
 Possession of a Stolen Vehicle (RCW      9A.56.068)
 Retail Theft with Special      Circumstances 2 (RCW      9A.56.360(3))
 Scrap Processing, Recycling, or      Supplying Without a License      (second or subsequent offense)      (RCW 19.290.100)
 Theft 1 (RCW 9A.56.030)
 Theft of a Motor Vehicle (RCW      9A.56.065)
 Theft of Rental, Leased, or Lease-purchased Property (valued at one       thousand five hundred dollars or      more) (RCW 9A.56.096(5)(a))
 Theft with the Intent to Resell 2 (RCW       9A.56.340(3))
 Trafficking in Insurance Claims (RCW       48.30A.015)
 Unlawful factoring of a credit card or      payment card transaction (RCW      9A.56.290(4)(a))
 Unlawful Participation of Non-Indians      in Indian Fishery (RCW      77.15.570(2))
 Unlawful Practice of Law (RCW      2.48.180)
 Unlawful Purchase or Use of a License      (RCW 77.15.650(3)(b))
 Unlawful Trafficking in Fish, Shellfish,      or Wildlife 2 (RCW      77.15.260(3)(a))
 Unlicensed Practice of a Profession or      Business (RCW 18.130.190(7))
 Voyeurism (RCW 9A.44.115(2))
IAttempting to Elude a Pursuing Police      Vehicle (RCW 46.61.024)
 False Verification for Welfare (RCW      74.08.055)
 Forgery (RCW 9A.60.020)
 Fraudulent Creation or Revocation of a       Mental Health Advance Directive      (RCW 9A.60.060)
 Malicious Mischief 2 (RCW      9A.48.080)
 Mineral Trespass (RCW 78.44.330)
 Possession of Stolen Property 2 (RCW       9A.56.160)
 Reckless Burning 1 (RCW 9A.48.040)
 Spotlighting Big Game 1 (RCW      77.15.450(3)(b))
 Suspension of Department Privileges 1      (RCW 77.15.670(3)(b))
 Taking Motor Vehicle Without      Permission 2 (RCW 9A.56.075)
 Theft 2 (RCW 9A.56.040)
 Theft of Rental, Leased, or Lease-purchased Property (valued at two      hundred fifty dollars or more but      less than one thousand five      hundred dollars) (RCW      9A.56.096(5)(b))
 Transaction of insurance business      beyond the scope of licensure      (RCW 48.17.063)
 Unlawful Fish and Shellfish Catch      Accounting (RCW      77.15.630(3)(b))
 Unlawful Issuance of Checks or Drafts       (RCW 9A.56.060)
 Unlawful Possession of Fictitious      Identification (RCW 9A.56.320)
 Unlawful Possession of Instruments of      Financial Fraud (RCW 9A.56.320)
 Unlawful Possession of Payment      Instruments (RCW 9A.56.320)
 Unlawful Possession of a Personal      Identification Device (RCW      9A.56.320)
 Unlawful Production of Payment      Instruments (RCW 9A.56.320)
 Unlawful Release of Deleterious Exotic       Wildlife (RCW 77.15.250(2)(b))
 Unlawful Trafficking in Food Stamps      (RCW 9.91.142)
 Unlawful Use of Food Stamps (RCW      9.91.144)
 Unlawful Use of Net to Take Fish 1      (RCW 77.15.580(3)(b))
 Unlawful Use of Prohibited Aquatic      Animal Species (RCW      77.15.253(3))
 Vehicle Prowl 1 (RCW 9A.52.095)
 Violating Commercial Fishing Area or      Time 1 (RCW 77.15.550(3)(b))

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