Gov. Charlie Baker. (Getty Images)
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Forty-six states have laws against so-called revenge porn, but Massachusetts isn't one of them.
Gov. Charlie Baker would like to change that.
The term "revenge porn" refers to the distribution of sexually explicit images of individuals without their permission.
For two years, Gov. Charlie Baker's administration has filed a bill that would educate minors who engage in this behavior, and criminally punish adults.
"It's to basically make it a crime to use sexually explicit images that were gained through voluntary participation and consensual acts against somebody," Baker said. "The reason we filed it two years ago was, we felt it was an important issue in today's cyber age to get something in place, to create a legal structure around it. And the reason we filed it again is, we think it's important."
Baker said he hopes it goes to a vote.
"I don't know why it hasn't passed," he said. "I do know there are a lot of people who, when you talk to them about it, get it—and understand, especially, why it's important to deal with the revenge piece for adults and why it's important to create a framework for kids."
Katie Hill resigned as a Congresswoman from California after her ex husband leaked personal pictures of her. There were also allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a staffer.
Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley was one of many legislators who showed their support for Hill. Pressley is also calling for federal legislation to address revenge porn.
WBZ NewsRadio's Karyn Regal (@Karynregal) reports
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