Walker Signs Legislation Criminalizing Upskirt Photos
Posted: Nov 11, 2015 6:14 PM CDT
Governor Walker signed legislation Wednesday making 'upskirt' photos a felony.
The legislation described 'upskirt' as individuals who knowingly install or use a device to intentionally view, broadcast, or record under the outer clothing of another individual; or to view another body part of an individual that is not otherwise visible without that individuals’ consent.
Under current law, the crime of invasion of privacy is a Class A misdemeanor. This bill specifically prohibits such activity and makes it punishable as a Class I felony.
Authored by Representative Jim Ott (R – Mequon) and Senator Alberta Darling (R – River Hills), the bill passed the Assembly on a voice vote and was concurred by the Senate on a voice vote.