Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateOklahomaTo Governor
SB 2182: Civil remedies; creating the Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act. Effective date.
Brent Howard
SB 2182 status: To Governor — Approved by Governor 05/22/2026 (updated May 29, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion90%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill establishes a civil cause of action allowing individuals to sue for damages when their private or nude images are disclosed without consent.
Who is affected
Any individual whose intimate images are shared without permission, and the persons who share them.
Requirements and enforcement
Requires victims to initiate civil proceedings to seek damages or remedies for unauthorized image disclosure.
Costs and funding
Implies costs for plaintiffs and defendants associated with civil litigation; potential strain on court budgets.
When it takes effect
Effective date is provided in the title; enacted May 22, 2026.
Potential benefits
Provides legal recourse, financial restitution, and a deterrent effect against non-consensual image sharing.
Risks and tradeoffs
Risk of secondary trauma from litigation and potential for judicial system clogging.
What is still unknown
The specific burden of proof and types of permissible damages are not detailed in the provided abstract.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Provides mechanism for victims to recover financial damages
- Establishes clear legal deterrents against unauthorized sharing
- Reduces economic uncertainty for survivors seeking restitution
Risks
- Increases volume of civil litigation in state courts
- Potential for frivolous litigation claims
- Increased legal defense costs for accused parties
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Enhances legal protections for individual privacy
- Validates personal autonomy over intimate digital imagery
- Provides justice for victims of non-consensual disclosure
Risks
- Risk of litigation-related stress during judicial proceedings
- Potential for cross-jurisdictional enforcement difficulties
- Risk of misuse of law to suppress non-harmful private disclosures
Technology Industry
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Mitigates long-term psychological trauma for victims
- Supports survivor mental health by providing recourse
- Deters predatory behavior linked to digital abuse
Risks
- Legal process may involve secondary trauma for plaintiffs
- Inadequate to stop immediate or ongoing dissemination
- Does not provide immediate safety intervention or protective orders
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
Analysis based on summary; full text not provided.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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